Removal and installation of the driver's airbag

The driver's airbag must be removed when repairing the vehicle's steering and electrical components, so the process of removing and installing it is described in this manual. To avoid injury, strictly follow the recommended sequence of work.

You will need a flat blade screwdriver.

1. Disconnect a wire from the minus plug of the storage battery.

WARNING: Attempting to remove the airbag module without disconnecting power to it may result in unexpected airbag deployment.

WARNING: Do not proceed with the following airbag removal operations until the activator capacitor is completely discharged. To discharge the capacitor, you must wait at least 10–15 minutes after disconnecting the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.

WARNING: Do not disassemble the airbag module.

WARNING: Do not drop the air bag module and expose it to water, grease or oil.

WARNING: The airbag module must not be exposed to temperatures above 95°C.

2. Remove the steering column cover (see Removing and installing steering column cover).



3. Using a mirror to make work easier…



4... successively wring out with a screwdriver the three spring clips that secure the tabs of the airbag module (for clarity shown on the removed steering wheel).

NOTE: This is how the spring clips are located in the steering wheel hub (for clarity shown on the removed steering wheel).

5. Gently lift the module..



6.... take it away from the steering wheel hub and disconnect the two horn wires.



7. Squeezing the clamps of the wiring harness block..




8….disconnect it from the airbag module and remove the driver's airbag module.

9. Install the driver's airbag in the reverse order of removal.