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Driver Air Bag Module

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE







Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
- Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
- To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury or death.

CAUTION: Make sure each of the 3 driver air bag module wire clips are disengaged from each of the 3 steering wheel hooks before removing the driver air bag module from the steering wheel. Failure to do so will damage the driver air bag module and steering wheel.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (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. Make sure the road wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
2. Center the tilt steering column to allow for steering column upper and lower shroud removal.

3. CAUTION: Turn the steering wheel such that the top is at 90 degrees (at the 9 o'clock position) to the left from the straight-ahead position to access the driver air bag module wire clips and to prevent damage to the steering column multi-function switch. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage.

Turn the steering wheel so the top of the wheel is 90 degrees to the left (at the 9 o'clock position).







4. Depower the SRS.
5. Remove the lower steering column opening cover.
- Remove the 3 screws.
- Pull out to release the top retainers.
- Remove the lower steering column opening cover.
- If equipped, disconnect the adjustable pedals switch connector.







6. If equipped, remove the screw and steering column manual tilt lever.







7. Remove the 3 steering column lower shroud screws.
8. Release the clips and remove the steering column upper shroud.
9. Remove the steering column lower shroud.
- If equipped, disconnect the power tilt steering column switch located on the lower shroud.

10. CAUTION: Make sure each of the 3 driver air bag module wire clips are disengaged from each of the 3 steering wheel hooks before removing the driver air bag module from the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component damage and/or system failure.

NOTE:
- Steering wheel is removed for clarity. The rear of the steering wheel is shown.
- Use a mirror to view the rear of the steering wheel to locate where the 3 driver air bag module wire clips attach to the steering wheel hooks.
- Note the position of the 2 driver air bag module locator pins on the steering wheel for installation.

Using a screwdriver or a suitable tool, release each of the 3 driver air bag module wire clips from the steering wheel hooks.
- Access the 3 driver air bag module wire clips through the back of the steering wheel cover and push the wire clips toward the center of the steering wheel to release.







11. NOTE: Once the driver air bag module is removed, note the position of the 2 driver air bag module locator pins on the steering wheel for installation.

Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connectors, then disconnect the horn switch electrical connector and remove the driver air bag module.







12. Turn the steering wheel so the top of the wheel is back in the straight ahead 12 o'clock position.

Installation

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

Connect the horn switch electrical connector, then connect the 2 driver air bag module electrical connectors.







2. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel lining up the locator pins.

3. NOTE:
- Make sure that all 3 driver air bag module wire clips are fully engaged and seated correctly to the steering wheel.
- Audible clicks will be heard when the 3 driver air bag module wire clips are fully engaged.

Firmly press the driver air bag module to the steering wheel, seating the 3 driver air bag module wire clips to the steering wheel hooks.

- Check the driver air bag module trim cover to the steering wheel for an even gap clearance and correct movement.

4. Install the steering column lower shroud.
- If equipped, connect the power tilt steering column switch located on the lower shroud.

5. Install the steering column upper shroud.
6. Install the 3 steering column lower shroud screws.
7. If equipped, install the steering column manual tilt lever and screw.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).







8. If equipped, connect the adjustable pedals switch connector.
9. Install the lower steering column opening cover and the 3 screws.







10. Repower the SRS.
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