2635. Check:
1 ECU case for pitting, crack and distortion.
2 The joint for damage and distortion.
For other ECU checkings, see Troubleshooting.II. AIRBAG ASSEMBLY & CLOCK SPRING1. Operations prior to removal
(1) Take out the ignition key after the steering wheel and front wheel are adjusted to straightforward direction.
(2) Remove negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
2. Removal procedures of the driver airbag assembly:
(1) Unscrew the screws of the two sides.
(2) Disconnect the connector of the wire harness.
(3) Remove the components of airbag assembly.
(4) Remove steering wheel.
3. Removal procedures of clock spring:
(1) Remove the driver airbag assembly (disconnect the connector).
(2) Remove steering wheel gently (see the precautions).
(3) Open the upper closure of the combination switch, locate and
disconnect the connector of wire harness in the lower end.
(4) Remove clock spring from the steering wheel.
4. Installation procedures of the driver airbag assembly
(1) Pre-Check
ySteering wheel
yConnect the wire harness
yDriver airbag assembly
(2) Screw up the installation screws of the two sides.
(3) Connection of the negative (-) terminal of the battery
(4) Check after installation.NOTICE
If pitting, crack or distortion is found on an ECU, replace it with a new one.NOTICE
Put the removed driver airbag
assembly upside down in a clean
and dry place for care.NOTICE
Put the removed clock spring in
a clean and dry place for care.