Driver Air Bag Module

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

Driver Air Bag Module:

Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
- Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Depower the system. See DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING.






2. Remove the 2 driver air bag module bolts (1 shown).

CAUTION: Do not pull the driver air bag module electrical connectors out by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons can occur.






3. Using a small screwdriver as shown, lift up and release the locking buttons on the driver air bag module electrical connectors. With the locking buttons released, remove the electrical connectors and the driver air bag module.

Installation

CAUTION:
- Do not install the driver air bag module electrical connectors by the locking buttons. Damage to the locking buttons can occur.
- The driver air bag module electrical connector locking buttons must be in the release position when the connector is being installed or connector damage may occur.
- The driver air bag module electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the driver air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module. Do not force the electrical connector into the driver air bag module.






1. With the locking buttons released, install the driver air bag module electrical connectors fully into the driver air bag module and seat the locking buttons.
2. Install the 2 driver air bag module bolts.

Tightening Torque: 6 N.m {0.6 kgf.m, 53 in.lbf}

3. Repower the SRS. See DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING.