Steering Wheel Module Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURETOOLS REQUIRED
J44298 Driver Air Bag Removal Tool
CAUTION: Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
2. On back side of steering wheel there are four openings/holes for removing the driver inflator module.
3. Position the steering wheel so that two of the opening/holes are on top.
4. Adjust and install J 44298 into two of the holes.
IMPORTANT: Air bag removal tool must be seated all the way in to perform properly.
5. Push the handle back towards 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 driver inflator module gently away from the steering wheel.
IMPORTANT: Note the driver inflator 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) (4) and driver inflator module electrical connector.
9. Remove the horn grounded lead (2) from the threaded hole in the steering wheel.
10. Rotate the horn contact lead counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
11. Remove the horn contact lead (2) from the steering column cam tower.
12. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module (5).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the horn ground lead (2) into the lower left threaded hole in the steering wheel.
2. Connect the horn contact lead into the steering column cam tower.
3. Rotate the horn contact turn 1/4 turn clockwise to lock.
4. Connect the inflator module electrical connector and CPA (4).
IMPORTANT: Route the driver inflator wires, the redundant control wires, and the horn wires correctly.
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 that the fasteners engage.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.