Driver's Side

Removal

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

1. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Remove the four nut and washer assemblies securing the driver air bag to the steering wheel.





3. Disconnect the driver air bag connector to the air bag sliding contact (clockspring) and remove driver air bag.

CAUTION: Follow air bag handling procedures.

Installation
1. Connect the driver air bag connector to the air bag sliding contact.
2. Position the driver air bag on the steering wheel, and install four nut and washer assemblies. Tighten to 2-3 N.m (18-27 lb-in).
3. Connect positive battery cable.
4. Prove out air bag system.