Driver Air Bag Module
Driver Air Bag Module
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures
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Removal
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment, the restraints control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least two minutes after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when working on an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: To minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Painting over the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bags. Do not for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect Battery Disconnect and Connect
NOTE:
An audible click can be heard when the airbag module has been released from each side of the steering wheel.
NOTE:
Gently pull on the side of the airbag module which has been released until it has been withdrawn sufficiently to clear the spring clip.
Special Service Tool
Remover, Driver Airbag Module, JLR-501-168
1 Remove the special tool.
NOTE:
Gently pull on the side of the airbag module which has been released until it has been withdrawn sufficiently to clear the spring clip.
NOTE:
An audible click can be heard when the airbag module has been released from each side of the steering wheel.
Special Service Tool
Remover, Driver Airbag Module, JLR-501-168
2 Remove the special tool.
CAUTION: Make sure the wiring harness is installed to its original position.
WARNING: Driver air bag module installation can be confirmed by hearing 2 audible clicks, 1 for each clip.
Installation
CAUTION: Make sure that the wiring harnesses are correctly routed.
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.