Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Service manual - part 1696

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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2. Remove the air bag assembly (4) from steering wheel

(2) by removing two bolts (5). Lift  air bag assembly
out of steering wheel.

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3. Disconnect the 2–pin yellow connector (7) and

remove air bag assembly.

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4. Disconnect horn lead connector (8).
5. Remove the steering wheel attachment nut (3).
6. Move the tires to the straight ahead position before

removing the steering wheel and removing wheel with
J–29752.

7. Apply a setting mark (6) across the steering wheel

and shaft so parts can be  reassembled in their
original position.

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8. Feed wiring though the wheel and remove wheel.
9. Remove the steering lower cover.

10. Remove the driver knee bolster assembly.

11. Remove the steering column cover (1).

12. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors (10)

located at the base of steering column.

CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel
in 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

Supplemental Restraint System (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.

14. Remove the snap ring.
15. Remove the cushion rubber.
16. Disconnect shift lock cable.
17. Disconnect the starter switch harness connector (12)

located base of steering column.

18. Remove steering lock cylinder assembly (11).
19. Remove the 2nd shaft (14) from the column shaft

assembly (13) by removing bolt (15).

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20. Remove steering column assembly (13).

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Legend

(1) Steering Column Cover
(2) Steering Wheel
(3) Steering Fixing Nut
(4) Driver Air Bag Assembly
(5) Driver Air Bag Fixing Bolts
(6) Setting Mark
(7) Air Bag Harness Connector
(8) Horn Lead Connector
(9) Combination Switch Assembly

(10) Wiring Harness Connectors

(11) Steering Lock Cylinder Assembly

(12) Starter Switch Harness Connector
(13) Steering Column Assembly
(14) 2nd Column Shaft
(15) Column Shaft Fixing Bolt

Installation

1. Install the 2nd shaft (14) to the column shaft assembly

(13).

2. Install the steering column assembly (13).
3. Tighten the steering column fixing bolts (dash panel

side) to the specified torque.

Torque: 20 N·m (2.0 kg·m/15 lb ft)

4. Tighten the steering column fixing nuts (Cross beam)

to the specified torque. 

Torque: 17 N·m (1.7 kg·m/13 lb ft)

5. Tighten the universal joint to the specified  torque. 

Torque: 31 N·m (3.2 kg·m/23 lb ft)

6. Install steering lock cylinder assembly (11).
7. Connect shift lock cable.
8. Install cushion rubber.
9. Install snap ring.

10. Install the combination switch assembly with

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) coil (9).

11. Connect the wiring harness connector (10) located on

the base of steering column.

12. Turn the SRS coil clockwise to full, return about 3

turns and align the neutral mark.

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CAUTION: Turn the SRS coil clockwise until a
resistance is felt, do not over turn or SRS coil
breakage may occur.

13. Install steering column cover (1).

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CAUTION: When installing the steering column
cover, be sure that all harnesses (i.e., starter switch,
combination switch, and SRS coil) are not pinched
and installed according to the diagram below.

14. Install the steering wheel (2) and align the setting

marks (6).

15. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut (3) to the

specified torque.

Torque: 34 N·m (3.5 kg·m/25 lb ft)

16. Connect horn lead (8).
17. Connect air Bag wiring harness connector (7).

NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic
cover (wire protector) of air bag to prevent lead wire from
being pinched.

18. Install air bag into steering wheel and tighten bolts (5)

to specified sequence as shown in figure.

Torque: 8.8 N·m (9.0 kg·m/78 lb in)

CAUTION: Never use the air bag assembly from
another vehicle.
 Use only the air bag assembly for UE.

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Legend

(1) Steering Column Cover
(2) Steering Wheel
(3) Steering Fixing Nut
(4) Driver Air Bag Assembly
(5) Driver Air Bag Fixing Bolts
(6) Setting Mark
(7) Air Bag Harness Connector
(8) Horn Lead Connector
(9) Combination Switch Assembly

(10) Wiring Harness Connectors

(11) Steering Lock Cylinder Assembly

(12) Starter Switch Harness Connector
(13) Steering Column Assembly
(14) 2nd Column Shaft
(15) Column Shaft Fixing Bolt

19. Enable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

(Refer to “Enabling The SRS” in this section.)

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Passenger Air Bag Assembly

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 SOAP AND WATER
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 DEPLOYMENT.
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 glove box assembly.
3. Disconnect passenger air bag assembly harness

connector.

4. Remove air bag assembly fixing bolts and nuts.
5. Remove reinforcement.

6. Remove passenger air bag assembly from glove box

opening of instrument panel.

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Installation

1. Install passenger air bag assembly from glove box

opening of instrument panel.

2. Install reinforcement from glove box opening of

instrument panel.

3. Install air bag assembly fixing nuts and bolts, and

tighten to specified torque.

Torque: 7.8 N·m (69 lb in)

4. Connect air bag assembly harness connector.
5. Install glove box assembly.
6. Enable the SRS (Refer to “Enabling the SRS” in this

section.)