horn SUZUKI JIMNY 2005 3.G Service Workshop Manual

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Check air bag (inflator) module visually and if any of the following
is found, replace it with a new one.
Air bag being deployed
Trim cover (1) (pad surface) being cracked
Wire harness (3) or connector being damaged
Air bag (inflator) module being damaged or having been
exposed to strong impact (dropped)
INSTALLATION
1) Check that horn wire is connected to horn terminal securely.
2) Connect yellow connector (1) of driver air bag (inflator) mod-
ule (3) pushing connector till it is locked.
3) Install driver air bag (inflator) module to steering wheel, tak-
ing care so that no part of wire harness is caught between
them.
4) Make sure that clearance between module and steering
wheel is uniform all the way.
5) Tighten driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolts (1) to
specified torque.
Tightening torque
Driver air bag (inflator) module mounting bolts
(a) : 9 N·m (0.9 kg-m, 6.5 lb-ft)
6) Install steering wheel side cap (2).
7) Connect negative battery cable.
8) Enable air bag system. Refer to “Enabling Air Bag System”
under “Service Precautions” in Section 10B.
Steering Wheel
2. Inflator case
CAUTION:
For vehicle with air bag system
Removal of the steering wheel allows the contact coil to
turn freely but do not turn the contact coil (on the combi-
nation switch) more than allowable number of turns
(about two and a half turns from the center position
clockwise or counterclockwise respectively), or coil will
break.

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REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative battery cable at battery terminal.
2) Remove steering wheel pad (for vehicle without air bag sys-
tem) or driver air bag (inflator) module (for vehicle with air
bag system) as follows.
Vehicle without air bag system for TYPE A
a) Remove steering wheel pad.
b) Disconnect horn connector.
Vehicle without air bag system for TYPE B
a) As shown in the figure, while pushing the set spring (1) with
a screwdriver or the like inserted in the hole of the steering
wheel, pull the lower part of the pad forward and remove
the steering wheel pad.
Vehicle with air bag system
a) Remove driver air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel
referring to “Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module” in this section.
3) Remove steering shaft nut.
4) Make alignment marks (1) on steering wheel and shaft for a
guide during reinstallation.
[A] : For TYPE A
[B] : For TYPE B

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3) Tighten steering shaft nut to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Steering shaft nut (a) : 33 N·m (3.3 kg-m, 23.5 lb-ft)
4) Install steering wheel pad (for vehicle without air bag system)
or driver air bag (inflator) module (for vehicle with air bag
system) as follows.
For vehicle without air bag system
–For TYPE A
a) Connect horn connector.
b) Install steering wheel pad.
–For TYPE B
a) To install the pad, hook (1) the upper part of the pad to the
pawl of the steering wheel and push in the lower part of the
pad until it fits to the set spring securely.
For vehicle with air bag system
a) Install driver air bag (inflator) module to steering wheel.
Refer to “Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module” in this section.
Centering contact coil (for vehicle with air bag sys-
tem)
1) Check that vehicle’s wheels (front tires) are set at straight-
ahead position.
2) Check that ignition switch is at “LOCK” position.
3) Turn contact coil counterclockwise slowly with a light force till
contact coil will not turn any further. NOTE:
After installing the steering wheel, turn the steering
wheel about 1 full rotation so that the cancel cam pin fits
into the pin hole in the steering wheel and then check the
turn signal lever for proper function.
NOTE:
Contact coil can turn about 5 turns at maximum, that is, if
it is at the center position, can turn about two and a half
turns both clockwise and counterclockwise.

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7) Remove combination switch/contact coil and combination
switch assembly (1) from steering column.
INSPECTION
For vehicle with air bag system
Check contact coil and combination switch wire harness for
any signs of scorching, melting or other damage. If it is dam-
aged, replace.
INSTALLATION
1) Check to make sure that vehicle’s front tires are set at
straight-ahead position and then ignition switch is at “LOCK”
position.
2) Install combination switch/contact coil and combination
switch assembly to steering column.
3) Connect all connectors that have been disconnected in
“REMOVAL”.
4) Install steering column upper (3) and lower cover (4), and
then tighten steering column cover standard screw (1) and
tapping screws (2).
1. Contact coil and combination switch assembly
2. To horn
3. Connector to driver air bag (inflator) module
4. Connector to air bag wire harness
NOTE:
For vehicle with air bag system
New contact coil and combination switch assembly is
supplied with contact coil set and held at its center posi-
tion with a lock pin (2) and seal (1). Remove this lock pin
after installing contact coil and combination switch
assembly to steering column.
CAUTION:
When installing lower cover (3) and upper cover (2), be
careful so that combination switch/contact coil and com-
bination switch lead wirer is not caught between covers.