Commander 4WD V8-4.7L (2008)
5. Twist the screwdriver handle in either direction far enough to disengage the snap retainer wire loop from the hook of the steering wheel armature.
At the same time, gently pull the driver airbag (1) away from the steering wheel (2) to prevent the retainer from snapping back into place over the
hook once it is disengaged.
6. Repeat STEP 4 and STEP 5 at the other upper (two o'clock or ten o'clock) access hole to disengage the other upper snap retainer wire loop.
7. Repeat STEP 4 and STEP 5 at the lower (six o'clock) access hole to disengage the lower snap retainer wire loop. The lower snap retainer wire
loop has a distinctive V-shape and must always be installed onto the six o'clock hook of the steering wheel armature.
8. Pull the driver airbag away from the steering wheel far enough to access the electrical connections (3) at the back of the airbag housing.
CAUTION: Do not pull on the clockspring pigtail wires or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the driver airbag
inflator connector receptacle. Improper removal of these pigtail wires and their connector insulators can result in damage to the airbag circuits
or the connector insulators.
9. The clockspring driver airbag pigtail wire connectors (4) are secured by an integral lock to the airbag inflator (5) connector receptacles, which are
located on the back of the driver airbag (1) housing. Firmly grasp and pull the lock straight out from the connector insulator, then pull the
insulators straight out from the airbag inflator to disconnect them from the connector receptacles.
10. Remove the driver airbag from the steering wheel.
11. If the driver airbag has been deployed, the clockspring must be replaced. See: Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement/Removal.