Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
CAUTION: Do not remove the steering column, steering wheel, and driver side air bag module as an assembly from the vehicle unless the column is
locked to prevent rotation. Lower end of steering shaft should be wired to prevent the steering wheel from being rotated and causing the air bag sliding
contact to become misindexed.
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY AND
BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BATTERY
POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE MINUTE TO DE-ENERGIZE THE BACKUP POWER
SUPPLY PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
1. Center front wheels to the straight-ahead position.
2. Disconnect battery to starter relay cable and wait at least one minute to let the air bag backup power supply discharge.
3. Pry out two plugs covering driver side air bag module screws on sides of steering wheel.
