Mustang V8-302 5.0L COBRA (1995)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Side Air Bag Module
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. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.
2. Remove two back cover plugs. Remove two screw and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering wheel.
3. 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
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.
