Compass 2WD L4-2.4L (2008)
covers in the original colors. Paint may change the way in which the material of the trim cover responds to an airbag deployment. Failure to observe this
warning could result in occupant injuries upon airbag deployment.
NOTE: The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged driver airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not
deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See: Service and Repair. If the driver
airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the
airbag from the vehicle. See: Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision/Service and Repair.
1. Position the driver airbag (2) close enough to the steering wheel to reconnect the electrical connections on the back of the airbag housing.
2. When installing the driver airbag, reconnect the two clockspring driver airbag pigtail wire connectors (1) to the airbag inflator connector
receptacles by pressing straight in on the connectors, then pushing the locks straight into the connectors. Be certain to engage each keyed and
color-coded connector to the matching connector receptacle.
3. Carefully position the driver airbag in the steering wheel (1). Be certain that the clockspring pigtail wires are not pinched between the driver airbag
and the horn switch or the steering wheel armature.
4. From the side of the steering wheel hub trim cover, install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure the driver airbag to the horn switch. Tighten
the screws to 13 Nm (115 in. lbs.).
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE
SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST. FOR THE SYSTEM TEST, See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control
Systems/Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Supplemental Restraints
Verification Test
Passenger Airbag - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before
attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing
further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental
airbag deployment.
