Town Car V8-4.6L (2008)
13. NOTE: The steering wheel is removed for clarity. The lower corner of the steering wheel rear cover is cutaway to show the internal guides and
the steering wheel spring clip.
With the tool correctly positioned, remove the tool approximately 2-3 mm (0.07-0.11 in) from the access hole then gently push the tool forward
(toward front of vehicle). This puts the tool in the best position to disengage the steering wheel spring clip from the driver air bag module locking
pin.
14. NOTE: Make sure to disengage the steering wheel spring clip from the driver air bag module locking pin before gently pulling the corresponding
corner of the driver air bag module. No or very little force is needed to separate the corresponding corner of the driver air bag module from the
steering wheel once the spring clip is disengaged from the locking pin.
Push the tool deeper into the access hole (approximately 3-6 mm [0.11-0.23 in]) with enough force to disengage the steering wheel spring clip
from the driver air bag module locking pin. The corresponding corner of the driver air bag module should pop up once the spring clip is
disengaged from the locking pin. Gently pull the corresponding corner of the driver air bag module to make sure the locking pin does not reengage
the spring clip. Remove the tool from the access hole. Discontinue pulling on the corresponding corner of the driver air bag module.
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If the corresponding corner of the driver air bag module does not easily separate from the steering wheel, the spring clip is not disengaged
from the locking pin. Repeat the necessary steps to correctly position the tool and disengage the spring clip from the locking pin.
15. NOTE: Disengage the steering wheel spring clips from the 2 locking pins on one side of the driver air bag module before proceeding to the other
side.
Repeat the above steps to disengage the 2 remaining driver air bag module locking pins.
16. NOTE: The driver air bag electrical connectors cannot be reversed at installation. Note the electrical connectors position for installation.
Disconnect and remove the driver air bag module.
