Driver's Side

NOTE: If the driver side air bag module did not deploy in a collision, it may not have been needed. Complete all diagnostics before replacing the driver side air bag module.

Removal

WARNING: The electrical circuit necessary for system deployment is powered directly from the battery. To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the positive battery cable must be disconnected prior to servicing or replacing any system components.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for back-up power supply energy to be depleted.





3. Remove four nut and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering column.





4. Disconnect the air bag electrical connector from air bag sliding contact connector. Remove driver side air bag module.

WARNING: Place air bag module on bench with trim cover facing UP.

Installation
1. Connect driver air bag electrical connector to air bag sliding contact connector.
2. Position driver side air bag module to steering column and secure with four nut and washer assemblies.
- Tighten to 2.7-3.7 N-m (24-33 lb-in).
3. Reconnect positive battery cable.
4. Reconnect battery ground cable.
5. Prove out air bag system.