Removal

REMOVAL

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

1. If the EIS is operational on the CAN bus, transfer basic vehicle configuration data from the existing EIS control unit the scan tool.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.




3. Remove the screws (3) and the the lower steering column opening cover (2), and the side cover (1).




4. Remove the left floor duct screw (3).




5. Disconnect the EIS harness connector.




6. Use the EIS bezel wrench 10086 to unscrew the EIS bezel (1).
7. Remove the EIS (3) from the instrument panel.
8. Disconnect the EIS harness connector and remove the EIS.