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.

When removing a Driver Airbag for any reason the following procedures must be followed:
1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
2. Remove speed control switch screws from steering wheel back cover, remove switches and disconnect the wires.
a. If equipped with remote radio switches, it is not necessary to disconnect the speed control switches.
3. Remove two bolts retaining Driver Airbag.
4. Lift airbag and disconnect airbag and horn wire connectors.
5. Remove Driver Airbag from vehicle.

WARNING: WHEN REPLACING A DEPLOYED DRIVER AIRBAG, THE CLOCK SPRING MUST ALSO BE REPLACED. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect clock spring, horn and airbag wiring connectors to the airbag. Make airbag connection by pressing straight in on the connector. The connector should be fully seated to assure positive connection. Check that the wires are not pinched during installation.
2. Install the airbag screws and tighten to 7 to 9 Nm (65 to 85 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Connect the wire connectors to the speed control switches and install switches. Tighten speed control screws to 1.5 Nm (13 in. lbs).
a. If equipped with remote radio switches, only the 4-way connector between the steering wheel and wire harness and the clock spring needs to be connected. Dock the 4-way connector in the tab at the 12 o'clock position of the steering wheel back cover.

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