Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L VIN R MFI (1997)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Side Airbag Module Replacement
Deployed
WARNING: Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable before beginning air-bag system component service procedures. This will
disable the airbag system. Failure to disconnect the battery could result in accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury.
Allow system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before removing airbag components.
DEPLOYED MODULE
Refer to Undeployed Module for proper removal procedure of the airbag module. trim cover/horn pad and horn button are serviced separately
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable. Allow at least two minutes for the reserve capacitor in the ACM to discharge.
2. Clean powder residue from interior of vehicle, refer to Service and Repair/Cleanup Procedure. Remove screws attaching Driver Airbag Module
switch to steering wheel.
3. Remove airbag module from steering wheel.
4. Disconnect wire connectors from Airbag Module, horn switch, and speed control switches.
5. Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are in a straight ahead position. Remove steering wheel.
6. Disconnect the 2-way and 4-way connectors between the clockspring and the instrument panel wiring harness.
7. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds.
8. Remove clockspring from the housing assembly by depressing the 2 tabs on the clockspring.
9. Remove screws holding speed control switches to airbag cover and remove, if equipped.
INSTALLATION
For installation. reverse the above procedures. Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer to Testing and Inspection/Procedures for Airbag
System Test procedures.