Driver Air Bag Module

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

Removal

WARNING:
- Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
- Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All vehicles
1. Depower the system.







2. Remove the two steering wheel back cover plugs (one shown).







3. Remove the two driver air bag module bolts (one shown).

Vehicles built up to 03/2002







4. Remove the driver air bag module.
1. Slide and disengage the driver air bag module electrical connector locking clip.
2. Push in on the two release tabs and disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the horn switch electrical connector.
4. Remove the driver air bag module.

Vehicles built 03/2002 onward







5. Remove the driver air bag module.
1. Release the two retaining tabs. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
- Label the driver air bag module squib number on the driver air bag module electrical connector before disconnecting.

2. Release the two retaining tabs. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
- Label the driver air bag module squib number on the driver air bag module electrical connector before disconnecting.

3. Disconnect the horn switch electrical connector.
4. Remove the driver air bag module.

Installation

Vehicles built 03/2002 onward







1. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
1. Connect the horn switch electrical connector.

2. CAUTION: The clockspring electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the driver air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the driver air bag module.

Connect the driver air bag module electrical connectors as noted during removal.

3. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.

Vehicles built up to 03/2002







2. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
1. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
2. Slide and engage the driver air bag module electrical connector locking clip.
3. Connect the horn switch electrical connector.
4. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.

All vehicles







3. Install the two driver air bag module bolts (one shown).







4. Install the two steering wheel back cover plugs (one shown).
5. Repower the system.