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Driver-side airbag unit ( m.y. 1998),
removing and installing
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
Note:
Always follow airbag safety precautions when
working on airbag system components ( page
69
-40
).
-
Using T30 Torx bit, unbolt airbag unit on both left and right side of
steering wheel. Tightening torque: 6 Nm (53 in. lb)
- Carefully pull back airbag unit.
- Disconnect harness connector from airbag unit.
WARNING!
No one may be in vehicle when connecting battery Ground (GND)
strap. - Place airbag unit on suitable surface with impact padding facing up.
- When installing, make sure harness connector audibly engages
(clicks).
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Sport steering wheel spiral spring ( m.y.
1998), removing and installing
Notes:
Wheels must be facing straight ahead.
Before removing spiral spring, remove airbag
unit and steering wheel.
- Remove bolts -1- (3x).
- Tightening torque: 5 Nm (44 in. lb)
- Remove carrier unit. Disconnect harness
connectors.
- Remove bolts -5- (3x).
- Tightening torque: 5 Nm (44 in. lb)
- Remove lower part of carrier unit. Disconnect
harness connectors.
- Remove bolts securing spiral spring.
- Pull spiral spring downward and remove. Do not
rotate spiral spring while it is removed.
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Spiral spring, removing and installing
Driver-side airbag unit and steering wheel
removed
- Pull steering column all the way out and down.
- Remove bolt -1- (2x).
Tightening torque: 2.8 Nm (25 in. lb)
- Remove handle -2-.
To install, insert upper shell into retaining tab in lower shell, swing down
and install screws. - Remove two Phillips-head screws (arrows).
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 in. lb)
- Remove upper section of steering column switch -1-.
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- Remove bolts -2- (2x).
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 in. lb)
- Remove hex bolt -1-.
Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5 in. lb)
- Remove lower trim for steering wheel switch -3-.
Notes: - Disconnect harness connector -1-.
- Release retaining tab (arrows) and pull spiral spring from steering
wheel switch.
Wheels must be in straight-ahead position when removing or installing
spiral spring. A new spiral spring is secured in the centered position using a tie
wrap.
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