1. Disconnect the negative battery cable, then remove the seat belt pretensioner and airbag fuse (sRS fuse) from its socket in the mounting block and wait at least five minutes, during which time the final discharge of the control block reserve capacities should occur (see section Airbag system - general information and precautions).
Driver's airbag
Removal
1. Remove the two screws securing the airbag module from the rear of the steering wheel (turn the wheel to gain access to the screws).
2. Return the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position, then carefully remove the air bag module assembly from its hub. Disconnect the electrical connector on the back of the module (refer to the accompanying illustration). Please note that the module should not be subjected to shaking or impact loads. Place the module on the workbench only with the overlay facing up.
Installation
1. Make sure that the module wiring connector is securely fastened, then place the assembly in its regular place in the center of the steering wheel hub. Make sure that the wiring is not pinched. Screw in the mounting screws and tighten them to the required force (refer to the accompanying illustration).
2. Replace the SRS fuse, make sure no one is in the car, then turn on the ignition through the open driver's door without entering the car. Make sure that the SRS indicator lamp operates properly.
Passenger airbag
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel (see Chapter Body).
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors, then loosen the mounting nuts/bolts. Remove the airbag module from its mountings and remove it from the instrument panel.
Installation
1. Place the airbag module in its proper place in the instrument panel. Ensure that the retaining tabs of the fasteners are properly engaged. Restore the original wiring connection, ensuring that the harnesses are routed correctly and that the connectors are securely fastened. Secure the harnesses to all intermediate fasteners and strapping provided.
2. Replace the instrument panel (see Chapter Body).
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3. Replace the SRS fuse, make sure no one is in the car, then turn on the ignition through the open driver's door without entering the car. Make sure that the SRS indicator lamp operates properly.
SRS control unit
Removal
1. Remove the center console (see Chapter Body) to provide access to the SRS control unit, which is secured in front of the selector/gear shift lever.
2. Release the lock and disconnect the wiring connector, then loosen the mounting nuts and remove the control unit from the vehicle (refer to the accompanying illustration).
Installation
1. Install the control unit in its regular place. Make sure that the arrow on the label of the unit points forward along the engine (refer to the accompanying illustration). Screw on the mounting nuts and tighten them securely.
2. Restore the original wiring connections and reinstall the center console (see Chapter Body).
3. Replace the SRS fuse, make sure no one is in the car, then turn on the ignition through the open driver's door without entering the car. Make sure that it operates properly
Driver's airbag contact block
Removal
1. Remove the driver's air bag module, then remove the steering wheel (see Chapter Suspension and steering). Make sure that the vehicle's steering wheels are turned to a straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the cover from the inner end of the radio control switch assembly, then loosen the mounting screw a few turns (refer to the accompanying illustration).
3a. Remove the mounting screws and remove the lower half of the steering column cover.
3b. Loosen the two screws securing the top half of the casing and also remove the latter (refer to the illustrations).
4a. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4b. Remove the mounting screws and the contact block from the upper end of the steering column (refer to the illustrations).
Installation
1. Before installation, make sure that the contact block is correctly centered. With the front wheels of the car in a straight-ahead position, the block should be located on the steering column with the connector facing up. If in doubt, begin to rotate the contact block clockwise until you feel resistance. From this point, turn the block in the opposite direction so that the connector is on top, then turn it two more full turns counterclockwise (refer to the accompanying illustration).
2. Place the contact block in its regular place and engage it with the switch casing. Make sure the contact ring is securely seated and tighten the mounting screws securely.
3. Connect the wiring harness and install the upper steering column cover firmly with screws. Install the lower column cover, tighten the mounting screws, then tighten the radio control stalk switch screw.
4. Reinstall the steering wheel (see Chapter Suspension and steering), then install the airbag module.