| Removal and Installation Removal WARNING:To avoid accidental deployment, the air bag control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:Always wear safety glasses when working on an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Painting over the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bag modules. Do not for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. | | -
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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NOTE:Turn the steering wheel to access the steering column upper shroud retaining clips. Detach the steering column upper shroud from the steering column lower shroud (steering wheel removed for clarity). - Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the two clips (one each side).
- Detach the shroud.
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NOTE:Turn the steering wheel to access the air bag module retaining clips. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, detach the driver air bag module upper clips from the steering wheel (driver air bag module removed for clarity). | | | -
Detach the driver air bag module from the steering wheel. - Pull the top of the air bag module away from the steering wheel.
- Push the air bag module upwards to detach the lower retaining clips.
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Disconnect the driver air bag module ground connector. | | | -
Remove the driver air bag module. - Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
| Installation WARNING:Always wear safety glasses when working on an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the supplemental restraint system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other supplemental restraint system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Painting over the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bag modules. Do not for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. CAUTION:Make sure that the driver air bag module retaining clips are correctly engaged and the trim cover is flush with the steering wheel. | | -
To install, reverse the removal procedure. | | 
