Infl Rst Steering Wheel Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:
^ Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module.
^ Make sure the bag opening points away from you.
When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

1. Disable the SIR System.
2. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into one of the openings in the back of the steering wheel.
3. Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise in order to disengage the wire from the slot in the inflator module fastener.
4. Repeat steps 2-4 for each of the 4 openings in the back of the steering wheel.
5. Gently pull the driver inflator module away from the steering wheel.

Important: Observe the following routing positions for correct reassembly:
^ The driver inflator wire routing positions.
^ The redundant control wire routing positions.
^ The horn wire routing positions.

6. Disconnect the following components:
^ The Connector Position Assurance (CPA).
^ The driver inflator module electrical connector.
7. Remove the horn ground lead (2) from the threaded hole in the steering wheel (6).
8. Rotate the horn contact lead counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
9. Remove the horn contact lead from the steering column cam tower.
10. Remove the Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module (5).

Installation Procedure
1. Install the horn ground lead (2) into the lower left threaded hole in the steering wheel (6).
2. Install the horn contact lead (2) into the steering column cam tower.
3. Rotate the horn contact 1/4 turn clockwise in order to lock.
4. Connect the following components:
^ The Connector Position Assurance (CPA).
^ The driver inflator module electrical connector.

Important: Route the following wires correctly:
^ The drive inflator wires.
^ The redundant control wires.
^ The horn wires.

5. Align the driver inflator module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
6. Push the driver inflator module firmly into the steering column in order to engage the fasteners.
7. Enable the SIR system.