SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — Removal — Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
BF-7022prose procedureUnverifiedRemoval — Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
WARNING
Do not disassemble the air bag module.
CAUTION
- Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect battery ground cable and wait for at least 3 minutes.
- Always work from the side of driver airbag module.
Air bag module and spiral cable — removal
- 1Remove lower lid from steering wheel, and disconnect airbag module connector.
SBF811E - 2Remove side lids. Using the tamper resistant torx (size T30) torx bit, remove left and right special bolts. Driver air bag module can then be removed.
![Close-up of the steering wheel side lid removed exposing the special bolt securing the air bag module: Special bolt tightening torque 7.9 - 13.7 N·m (0.8 - 7.3 kg-m [?], 69 - 121 ft-lb [?]).](/images/BODY_1__page_065_fig3.png)
NBF004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Side lid LH boltTightening torque | 1.2 - 1.6N·m |
| Special bolt (air bag module side) — do not re-useTightening torque | 15 - 25N·m |
| Special bolt (steering wheel side lid)Tightening torque | 7.8 - 13.7N·m |
| Center nut (steering wheel hub)Tightening torque | 30 - 40N·m |
| Special bolt (side lid, callout fig3)Tightening torque | 7.9 - 13.7 (0.8 - 7.3[?], 69 - 121[?])N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) |
Side lid LH boltTightening torque
1.2 - 1.6N·m
Special bolt (air bag module side) — do not re-useTightening torque
15 - 25N·m
Special bolt (steering wheel side lid)Tightening torque
7.8 - 13.7N·m
Center nut (steering wheel hub)Tightening torque
30 - 40N·m
Special bolt (side lid, callout fig3)Tightening torque
7.9 - 13.7 (0.8 - 7.3[?], 69 - 121[?])N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)