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.
- Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be replaced, not repainted.
- 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.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

1. Depower the system. Service and Repair







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







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







4. Remove the driver air bag module.
1 Releasing 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 Releasing 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 Remove the driver air bag module.

Installation







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

1 CAUTION: The clockspring electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to driver air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway 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.

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







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







3. Install the two steering wheel back cover plugs (one shown).
4. Repower the system. Service and Repair