Driver Airbag

REMOVAL
When removing a deployed, rubber gloves, eye protection and long sleeved shirt should be worn, as there may be deposits on the surface which could irritate the skin and eyes.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Fig. 7 Driver Airbag:

2. Remove three bolts attaching Driver Airbag from the sides of steering wheel.
3. Lift the airbag and disconnect the squib wire connector and horn wire.
4. Remove Driver Airbag.
5. When replacing a deployed driver airbag, the clock spring must also be replaced. Refer to Clock Spring Removal and Installation.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect the squib wire to the airbag. Make airbag connection by pressing straight in on the connector. The connector should be fully seated feel for positive snap to assure positive connection.
2. Connect the horn wire.
3. Install three bolts and tighten to 10 to 11 Nm (90 to 100 in. lbs.) torque.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST.