Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
Remove the driver airbag module by putting in a flat tool (Ø5 mm) into the guide hole and then press the fixed wire.

Fig 1: Removing Driver Airbag Module
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Disconnect the horn connector (B).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Horn Connector
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Release the connector locking pin, then disconnect the driver airbag module connector (A).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Driver Airbag Module Connector
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CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover facing up.
Remove the steering wheel and steering wheel column shroud (A).
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL " and "MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING ")

Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel And Steering Wheel Column Shroud
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Disconnect the clock spring (A) and horn connector (B), then remove the clock spring.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Clock Spring And Horn Connector

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