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Driver Airbag

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
REMOVAL

CAUTION: 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.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
3. Remove two bolts attaching Driver Airbag to the steering wheel.

Driver Airbag - Remove/Install:




4. Lift airbag and disconnect airbag squib wire connector and horn wire .
5. Remove Driver Airbag from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect the airbag squib wire to the driver air-bag. 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. Place driver airbag into steering wheel airbag cavity.
4. Install two bolts and tighten to 10 to 11 Nm (90 to 100 in. lbs.) torque.