Driver Airbag Module Replacement

Negative Battery Cable:

WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT SERVICE PROCEDURES. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR TWO MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING AIRBAG COMPONENTS.

DEPLOYED MODULE
The Driver Airbag Module and Driver Airbag Cover/Horn Pad are serviced separately from each other.

REMOVAL
1. Clean powder residue from interior of vehicle, refer to Cleanup Procedure.

Airbag / Horn Switch:

2. Remove three screws attaching Driver Airbag Module to steering wheel.
3. Remove airbag module from steering wheel.
4. Disconnect wire connectors from Airbag Module, horn switch, and speed control switches.




5. Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are in a straight ahead position.
6. Disconnect the 2-way and 4-way connectors between the clockspring and the instrument panel wiring harness.
7. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds.

Clockspring Locking Tabs:

8. Remove clockspring from the housing assembly by depressing the 2 tabs on the clockspring.
9. Remove screws holding speed control switches to airbag cover and remove, if equipped.

INSTALLATION
For installation reverse the above procedures. Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures.

UNDEPLOYED
REMOVAL
1. Remove screws attaching airbag/horn switch to steering wheel.
2. Remove Driver Airbag Module from steering wheel.
3. Disconnect wire connectors from airbag module, horn switch, and speed control switches, if equipped.
4. Remove screws holding vehicle speed control switches to airbag cover and remove.

INSTALLATION
For installation reverse the above procedures and do not connect battery negative cable. Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures.