Attention. Do not connect electrified gauges to airbag terminals. Spontaneous operation of the squib is possible and, as a result, serious injury.
Attention. To avoid spontaneous deployment of airbags, it is forbidden to use any memory devices. Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious injury or death.
Attention. Before starting any work, turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.
Attention. Always work from the side of the airbag module, avoid working against the module.
Removing
1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
2. Tilt the steering wheel to the lowest position.
3. Fully pull the steering wheel to the extreme position.
4. Turn the steering wheel until one of the holes (arrows) will not reach the top position as shown in the figure below.
5. Remove the lever action of the screwdriver (the maximum total length of the screwdriver is approx. 170 mm, blade width - 5 mm) spring (arrow A) in the indicated direction (arrow B), as shown in the figure below.
Note. When releasing the spring, press the Airbag module outward from the steering wheel.
6. Repeat the above operation with the second spring.
7. Carefully remove the airbag module from the steering wheel.
8. Disconnect the plug connector of the wiring harness (1) and, if necessary, also a connector (2) (only for vehicles with multifunction steering wheel).
9. Set the module aside so that the upholstered part points upwards.
Attention. After removal, it is always necessary to lay the driver's airbag module with the housing down, with the decorative cover up. Never lay the airbag module upside down. Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious injury.
Note. Repair of elements of the passive safety system is not provided. In case of failure, the damaged element is replaced as an assembly.
Attention.
- Do not expose the airbag module to temperatures above 90 degrees Celsius.
- Avoid getting oil, solvents and/or water on the airbag module.
Attention. Always after disassembly and assembly, it is necessary to replace the bolts of the airbag module.
Attention.
- Be extremely careful during installation to avoid damage to the airbag module wiring harness.
- Before installing and tightening the mounting bolts, it is necessary to check and make sure that the holes in the module and the steering wheel are aligned, otherwise damage to the airbag module may occur.
Installation
1. Installation is made in reverse order to removal.
Attention. While connecting the battery, no one should be inside the vehicle.