2A–44 POWER–ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
5. Remove the engine hood opening lever, then remove
instrument panel lower cover.
6. Remove driver knee bolster (reinforcement).
7. Loosen the inflator module fixing bolt from behind the
steering wheel assembly using a TORX
equivalent until the inflator module can be released
from steering assembly.
8. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector and
horn lead located behind the inflator module.
9. Remove inflator module.
WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD
ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE URETHANE
COVER AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD
ALWAYS BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE
URETHANE SIDE UP.
BECAUSE A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW
THE AIR CUSHION TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY
EVENT
OF
ACCIDENTAL
OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
driver or
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THIS IS NECESSARY
DEPLOYMENT.
10. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel
and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original
position. Move the front wheels to the straight ahead
position, then use steering wheel remover J–29752
to remove the steering wheel.
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