Mark VIII V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Side Air Bag Module
NOTE: If the driver side air bag module did not deploy in a collision, it may not have been needed. Complete all diagnosis before replacing the driver
side air bag module.
Removal
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE
BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE
MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for back-up power supply energy to be depleted.
3. Remove two steering wheel back cover plugs. Remove two screw and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering wheel.
4. Disconnect the air bag sliding contact connector from driver side air bag module wiring. Remove driver side air bag module.
WARNING: PLACE AIR BAG MODULE ON BENCH WITH TRIM COVER FACING UP.
Installation
1. Connect driver side air bag module 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).
Re-install two steering wheel back cover plugs.
3. Reconnect positive battery cable.
4. Reconnect negative battery cable.
5. Prove out air bag system.
