Driver-Side Air Bag Module Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]: Installation

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Connect the following connectors.
- Air bag module connector
- Horn switch connector
Align the driver-side air bag module pin with the steering wheel hole.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Bag Module Pins
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Press the pin of the driver-side air bag module until a click sound is heard.

Fig 2: Pressing Pin Of Driver-Side Air Bag Module
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Verify that the driver-side air bag module is securely installed.
Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and turns off.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate normally, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)