Isuzu 1999 RODEO Workshop Manual page 2557

Service Precaution
WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY SURFACE MAY CONTAIN A SMALL
AMOUNT OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A BY–PRODUCT
OF THE DEPLOYMENT REACTION, THAT IS
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN AND EYES. MOST OF THE
POWDER ON THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IS
HARMLESS. AS A PRECAUTION, WEAR GLOVES
AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING A
DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, AND WASH YOUR
HANDS WITH MILD
AFTERWARDS.
WARNING: WHEN CARRYING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE THE BAG AND TRIM
COVER ARE POINTED AWAY FROM YOU. NEVER
CARRY AIR BAG ASSEMBLY BY THE WIRES OR
CONNECTOR ON THE UNDERSIDE OF MODULE. IN
THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT, THE
BAG WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH MINIMAL CHANCE
OF INJURY. WHEN PLACING A LIVE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE,
ALWAYS FACE BAG AND TRIM COVER UP, AWAY
FROM THE SURFACE. NEVER REST A STEERING
COLUMN ASSEMBLY ON THE STEERING WHEEL
WITH THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY FACE DOWN AND
COLUMN VERTICAL. THIS IS NECESSARY SO THAT
A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR
BAG ASSEMBLY TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY
EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL
OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
NOTE: In the event deployment has occurred, inspect
coil assembly wire for any signs of scorching, melting or
any other damage due to excessive heat. If the coil has
been damaged, replace it.
Removal
1. Disable the SRS. (Refer to "Disabling the SRS" in this
section.)
2. Remove the air bag assembly (6) from steering wheel
(7) by removing two bolts (8). Lift air bag assembly out
of steering wheel.
3. Disconnect the 2–pin yellow connector (2) and
remove air bag assembly.
4. Disconnect horn lead connector (1).
5. Remove the steering wheel attachment nut (5).
6. Move the tires to the straight ahead position before
removing the steering wheel and remove wheel with
J–29752.
7. Apply a setting mark (4) across the steering wheel
and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original
position.
8. Feed wiring though the wheel and remove wheel.
9. Remove the steering lower cover.
10. Remove the driver knee bolster assembly.
SRS Coil Assembly
SOAP AND WATER
DEPLOYMENT.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
11. Remove the steering column cover (3).
12. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors (10)
located at the base of steering column.
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel
in the direction of the shaft by using a hammer or
other impact tools in an attempt to remove the
steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an
energy absorbing unit.
13. Remove the combination switch assembly with SRS
coil (9).
NOTE: SRS coil is a part of combination switch
assembly, which cannot be replaced separately.
Therefore, be sure not to remove the SRS coil from the
combination switch assembly.
Installation
1. Install the combination switch assembly with SRS
coil (9).
2. Connect the wiring harness connectors (10) located
at the base of steering column.
3. Turn the SRS coil clockwise to full, return about 3
turns and align the neutral mark.
NOTE: Whenever installing the new combination switch
with SRS coil, be sure to tear off the lock pin for aligning
the neutral position before it is installed to the base of
steering column.
CAUTION: When turning the SRS coil clockwise to
full, stop turning if resistance is felt. Forced further
turning may damage the cable in the SRS coil.
4. Install the steering column cover (3).
CAUTION: When installing the steering column
cover, be sure to through each harness as illustrated
so that the harnesses starter switch, combination
switch and SRS coil may not catch wiring.
5. Install the driver knee bolster assembly.
6. Install the steering lower cover.
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