Driver Side Airbag Module Replacement

WARNING:
- THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE,COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM OR RELATED STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENTS YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

- WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG MODULE AND OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES, THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN AND EYES.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. If the Driver Airbag Module is undeployed, wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.

Driver Airbag Module Remove/Install:

2. Remove the three screws securing the Driver Airbag Module to the steering wheel.
3. Disconnect the airbag and horn switch wire harness connectors and remove the Driver Airbag Module from the steering wheel.
4. If the airbag is deployed, see the procedure for replacing the clockspring.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect the clockspring wiring connector to the module by pressing straight in on the connector. Tighten the Driver Airbag Module mounting screws to 10.2 Nm (90 min. lbs).
2. Do not connect the battery negative cable at this time. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test in for the proper procedures.