Driver Air Bag Module

Removal

WARNING: OBSERVE SERVICE PRECAUTIONS! Service Precautions

1. Remove battery cover and disconnect ground cable from battery terminal. Service and Repair

WARNING: FOLLOWING DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY, A PERIOD OF AT LEAST ONE MINUTE MUST BE ALLOWED TO ELAPSE BEFORE ANY WORK IS CARRIED OUT ON AN AIR BAG MODULE.





2. Remove air bag module securing bolts.
Turn steering wheel 90 degrees to the left to provide access to module LH securing bolt.
Fully slacken captive securing bolt
Turn steering wheel 180 degrees to the right to provide access to module RH securing bolt.
Fully slacken captive securing bolt.





3. Remove air bag module from steering wheel.
1. Carefully withdraw airbag module from steering wheel and position for access.
2. Release air bag harness multiplug from retaining clip and disconnect multiplug.


Installation
1. Position air bag module and connect harness multiplug.
2. Fit multiplug onto retaining clip.
3. Carefully install airbag module in steering wheel.
4. Turn steering wheel 90 degrees to right and partially tighten module RH securing bolt.
5. Turn steering wheel 90 degrees to left and partially tighten module LH securing bolt.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to fully tighten securing bolts and return steering wheel to central position.
7. Fit ground cable to battery terminal. Service and Repair