F 350 2WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (1999)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Special Tool(s)
Removal
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag vehicle and when handling an air bag.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Do not set a five air bag module down with the trim cover face down.
WARNING: 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 after handling a deployed air bag.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bags. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged covers or deployment doors must be replaced, not repainted.
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag system is involved in a
collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. If damaged, the sensor must be replaced whether or not the
air bag is deployed.
1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing
or replacing any air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the
battery ground cable and wait one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. NOTE: Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
Remove the driver air bag module.
1
Remove the two back cover plugs.
2
Remove the bolts.
3
Disconnect the horn electrical connector.
4
Disconnect the air bag electrical connector.
5
Remove the driver air bag module.
