Steering Wheel Module Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 44298 Driver Air Bag Removal Tool

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling And Storage Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disable the SIR system.
2. On back side of steering wheel there are four openings/holes for removing the inflator module.
3. Turn the steering wheel until two of the opening/holes are on top.
4. Adjust and install the J 44298 into two of the holes.

IMPORTANT: The air bag removal tool must be seated all the way in to perform properly.

5. Push the handle back towards the IP releasing the two spring loaded fasteners at the same time.
6. Turn the steering wheel and repeat the same steps for the other two opening/holes.
7. Pull the inflator module gently away from the steering wheel.

IMPORTANT: Note the inflator module wire routing positions, the redundant control routing positions, and the horn wire routing positions for the correct re-assembly.




8. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and the inflator module electrical connector.
9. Remove the horn contact lead.
10. Remove the inflator module.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the horn contact lead.
2. Install the inflator module electrical connector and CPA.

IMPORTANT: Route the inflator module wires, the redundant control wires, and the horn wires correctly.

3. Align the inflator module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
4. Push the inflator module firmly into the steering column so that the fasteners engage.
5. Enable the SIR system.