Driver Airbag

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Before attempting any service to the airbag system, refer to the warnings.




2. Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.




3. From the underside of the steering wheel, remove the two screws (1) that secure the driver airbag to the steering wheel.
4. Pull the driver airbag away from the steering wheel far enough to access the electrical connections to the steering wheel.(ART)
5. Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness connectors for the horn switch.
6. Disconnect the clockspring driver airbag pigtail harness connectors.

CAUTION: Do not pull on the clockspring pigtail wires or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the driver airbag inflator connector receptacle. Improper removal of these pigtail wires and their connector insulators can result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector insulators.

7. Remove the driver airbag from the steering wheel.

WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED.

NOTE: If the driver airbag has been deployed, the clockspring must be replaced.

INSTALLATION




1. Verify the negative battery cable (2) is disconnected before proceeding. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Position the driver airbag close enough to the steering wheel to connect the squib and horn harness connections.(ART)

CAUTION: Use caution when connecting the clockspring connector to the driver airbag inflator connector receptacle. Improper assembly of these wires or connector insulators can result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector insulators.

3. Carefully position the driver airbag in the steering wheel.

NOTE: Be certain that the clockspring wires and horn switch harness in the steering wheel hub area are not pinched between the driver airbag and the steering wheel.




4. From the underside of the steering wheel, install and tighten the two screws (1) that secure the driver airbag to the steering wheel. Tighten to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
5. Do not reconnect the negative battery cable at this time. Perform the Supplemental Restraint System verification test procedure after servicing any Supplemental Restraint System component. Supplemental Restraints Verification Test