Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 44298 Driver Air Bag Removal Tool
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.
CAUTION:
- Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.
- Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
2. On the back side of steering wheel are 4 openings for removing the driver inflator module.
3. Place the steering wheel so that 2 of the openings are on top.
4. Adjust and install J 44298 into 2 of the holes.
5. Push the handle back towards I/P releasing the 2 spring loaded fasteners at the same time.
IMPORTANT: Seat the air bag removal tool all the way in to perform properly.
6. Turn the steering wheel and open J 44298. Use one of the tool fingers to remove cruise control lever cover in order to gain access.
7. Place J 44298 and insert into place around cruise control lever and repeat the same steps for the other 2 openings.
8. Pull the driver inflator module gently away from the steering wheel.
9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) and the electrical connector from the driver inflator module.
IMPORTANT: Note the driver inflator wire routing positions, the redundant control routing positions, and the horn wire routing positions for the correct re-assembly.
10. Remove the horn grounded lead (2) from the threaded hole in the steering wheel.
11. Rotate the horn contact lead counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
12. Remove the horn contact lead (2) from the steering column cam tower.
13. Remove the inflatable restraint module (5).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the horn ground lead (2) into the lower left threaded hole in the steering wheel.
2. Connect the horn contact lead into the steering column cam tower.
3. Rotate the horn contact turn 1/4 turn clockwise to lock.
4. Connect the inflator module electrical connector and the CPA (4).
IMPORTANT: Route the driver inflator wires, the redundant control wires, and the horn wires correctly.
5. Align the driver inflator module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
6. Push the driver inflator module firmly into the steering column in order to engage the fasteners.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.
8. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping.