Driver Airbag

REMOVAL
When removing a deployed airbag, rubber gloves, eye protection and long sleeved shirt should be worn, as there may be deposits on the surface which could irritate the skin and eyes.

Fig.1 Battery Negative Cable Remove/Install:

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Fig.12 Driver Airbag Remove/Install:

2. Remove speed control switches or covers from steering wheel armature and disconnect the wires.
3. Remove two bolts attaching Driver Airbag from the sides of steering wheel.
4. Lift airbag and disconnect airbag squib wire connector and horn wire.
5. Remove Driver Airbag from vehicle.

NOTE: When replacing a deployed driver airbag, the clockspring must also be replaced. Refer to Electrical, Restraints, Clockspring, Removal.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect the squib wire to the airbag. Make airbag connection by pressing straight in on the connector. The connector should be fully seated. Feel for positive snap to assure positive connection.
2. Connect the horn wire.
3. Install two bolts and tighten to 10 to 11 Nm (90 to 100 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Install covers to the steering wheel armature or connect the wire connectors to the speed control switches and install switches. Tighten fastener to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST.