Driver airbag module — removal and installation

Withdrawal

WARNING: To avoid the risk of accidental deployment, the backup power supply to the airbag control module must be discharged. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the wire (ov) "masses" battery prior to any repair or adjustment to the auxiliary restraint system (SRS) or any element (ov), adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles when working on a vehicle equipped with an airbag and when working on an airbag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature deployment of the airbag, do not use radio key code savers when operating the secondary restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of injury if an air bag deploys prematurely, always carry a charged air bag module with the air bag and bezel facing away from your torso. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature airbag deployment, charged airbag modules should only be installed on grounded workbenches and with the bezel facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Never touch the tester probes to the electrical connectors of the airbag modules or any other element of the auxiliary restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Painting the decorative cover on the driver's airbag module or instrument panel may damage the decorative cover and the airbags. Under no circumstances should you attempt to paint discolored or damaged decorative covers on airbag modules or the instrument panel. Install a new item. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

1. Disconnect the wire "masses" from the battery. See Section 414-01 for more information.

2.

WARNING: To avoid damaging the driver airbag module, wiring harness, or steering wheel, do not insert any tool between the driver airbag module and the steering wheel.

NOTE: Turn the steering wheel to access the airbag module mounting bolts.

Disconnect the driver's airbag module from the steering wheel.

• 1. Turn out adjusting bolts.
• 2. Disconnect clips of fastening of the module of a pillow of safety of the driver.

3. Remove the driver's airbag module.

• Disconnect the driver's airbag module electrical connector.

Installation

1.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles when working on a vehicle equipped with airbags and when working on the airbag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of injury if an air bag deploys prematurely, always carry a charged air bag module with the air bag and bezel facing away from your torso. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: To minimize the possibility of premature airbag deployment, charged airbag modules should only be installed on grounded workbenches and with the bezel facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Never touch the tester probes to the electrical connectors of the airbag modules or any other element of the auxiliary restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Painting the decorative cover on the driver's airbag module or instrument panel may damage the decorative cover and the airbags. Under no circumstances should you attempt to paint discolored or damaged decorative covers on airbag modules or the instrument panel. Install a new item. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: The driver's airbag module should only be rotated far enough to install the horn switch contact plate. Use extreme caution and if this procedure is interrupted for any reason, make sure that the driver's airbag module is turned to the required side up, i.e. the decorative cover is turned up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

To install, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.