- disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal and wait at least 5 minutes for the control unit capacitors to discharge and the system to deactivate;
- remove the two TORX head screws securing the cushion to the bottom of the steering wheel by turning it to access the screws;
Pic. 8.66. Removing the airbag module from the steering wheel (the arrow shows the connector)
- set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position, carefully remove the module from the steering wheel by disconnecting the wiring connector from the bottom of the unit (pic. 8.66). Please note that the pillow must not be hit or dropped, it must be stored with the cover up.
Installation order:
- connect the connector correctly and install the module in the middle of the steering wheel without pinching the wiring. Screw in the fastening screws and tighten them to the prescribed torque;
- make sure that no one is inside the vehicle and connect the battery. With the door open on the driver's side, from outside the vehicle, turn on the ignition and check that the warning light in the instrument cluster comes on.