Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement

Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement

Removal Procedure





Warning:
Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning.


Warning:
Refer to SIR Warning SIR Warning.


1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.

2. Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees.





3. Using a blunt-ended tool, push the spring fastener inward through the access hole (1) located on the rear of the steering wheel by pulling the tool outwards.

4. Keeping the tool inserted, repeat the step for other opening.

5. Keeping the upper step pull the steering wheel airbag out of the steering wheel.

6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

7. Remove the steering wheel airbag.

Installation Procedure

1. Connect the electrical connectors.





2. Align the steering wheel airbag fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.

3. Push the steering wheel airbag (1) firmly into the steering column in order to engage the fasteners.

4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.

5. After replacing the module, fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping Procedures.