Driver's Side

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

NOTE: If the air bag did not deploy in a collision, it may not have been needed. Complete all diagnosis before replacing the driver side air bag module.






REMOVAL
1. Record USER 1 and USER 2 preset radio frequencies for reprogramming following completion of service procedures.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
3. Remove two back cover plugs. Remove two screw and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering wheel.
4. Disconnect the air bag sliding contact connector from driver air bag wiring. Remove driver side air bag module.

WARNING: PLACE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE ON BENCH WITH TRIM COVER FACING UP.

INSTALLATION

Note: Fill out and return air bag traceability postcard for new air bag with VIN numbers. Not diagnostic trouble codes.

1. Connect driver air bag wiring to air bag sliding contact connector.
2. Position driver side air bag module to steering wheel and secure with two screw and washer assemblies. Tighten to 10.2-13.8 N.m (8-10 lb ft).
3. Reconnect battery ground cable.
4. Prove out air bag system.
5. Reprogram USER 1 and USER 2 radio frequencies and set clock.