Repair Procedures: Removal
- Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
- Loosen the airbag module mounting bolts (2 EA).
- Remove the wiring fixing clip (C) and disconnect the horn connector (A).
Release the connector locking pin, then disconnect the driver airbag module connector (B).
Disconnect the steering wheel remote control switch connector (D).
Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Fixing Clip, Horn Connector, Driver Airbag Module Connector And Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch ConnectorCourtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover facing up. - Loosen the lock nut.
- Remove the steering wheel (A) from the steering column shaft by using a SST (09561-11001).
- Loosen the screw and then remove the steering column shroud (A).
- Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring (A).