Driver Air Bag-Module
REMOVALWARNING:
^ 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.
^ VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR CORRECT SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND WIRING PIGTAIL FOR DEFORMATION. REPLACE AND PROPERLY POSITION THE SENSOR OR ANY OTHER DAMAGED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.
^ TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) COMPONENTS AND BEFORE SERVICING, REPLACING, ADJUSTING OR STRIKING COMPONENTS NEAR THE FRONT OR SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS, SUCH AS DOORS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CONSOLE, DOOR LATCHES, STRIKERS, SEATS AND HOOD LATCHES.
^ PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENT OR SYSTEM TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR BAG SENSORS.
^ THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
^ TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT AT LEAST ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
NOTE:
^ The driver air bag (soft pack) and steering wheel can be serviced separately or as an assembly.
^ In the event of an air bag (soft pack) deployment, the air bag (soft pack) and steering wheel must be serviced as an assembly.
^ Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Remove the two screws retaining the steering wheel back cover, and remove the cover.
4. If equipped with speed control, remove the wire harness from the wire shield and disconnect the horn switch connector.
CAUTION: If equipped with speed control, when removing the wires from wire shield, be careful not to damage the wire insulation.
5. If equipped with speed control, remove the speed control connector from the wire shield.
6. Remove and discard the three screws retaining the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
7. Remove the driver air bag module and wire shield from the steering wheel as a unit.
INSTALLATION
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 (SOFT PACK) POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
^ NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and perform the diagnostic procedure again.
1. Remove the air bag (soft pack) from the plastic shipping bag.
2. Dispose of the plastic shipping bag.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with speed control, remove the horn switch electrical connector from its shipped position.
4. Position the air bag module and wire shield, as a unit, into the steering wheel.
WARNING:
^ WHEN INSTALLING A DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE (SOFT PACK), MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE STEERING WHEEL CAVITY OR IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE (SOFT PACK). FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
^ DO NOT DISLODGE THE FABRIC FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE (SOFT PACK). IN THE EVENT THAT THE AIR BAG FABRIC BECOMES DISLODGED, INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE (SOFT PACK). FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
^ BE CAREFUL NOT TO PINCH THE AIR BAG FABRIC BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIR BAG MODULE HOUSING. IN THE EVENT THE FABRIC BECOMES PINCHED INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE (SOFT PACK). FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE AIR BAG NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
^ MAKE SURE THE HORN WIRING (RED CONNECTOR) IS ROUTED OUT BETWEEN THE TWO AIR BAG (SOFT PACK) MOUNTING EARS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE AIR BAG (SOFT PACK) NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
5. Install three new screws and tighten to specification.
6. Position the speed control connector (if equipped) onto the wire shield.
7. If equipped with speed control, route the wire harness into the wire shield, then connect the horn switch electrical connector and position it onto the wire shield.
1 Connect the horn switch connector and position it onto the wire shield.
2 Route and secure the speed control wires into the wire shield.
CAUTION: If equipped with speed control, when routing the wires into the wire shield, be careful not to damage the wire insulation.
8. Install the wheel back cover and two retaining screws.
9. Install the steering wheel.
10. Prove out the air bag system.
WARNING: THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM VEHICLE PRIOR TO ROAD USE. FAILURE TO REMOVE COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.