Tribute DX 4WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2002)
8. Separate the air bag sliding contact from the steering column.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Pull out and separate the air bag sliding contact from the steering column.
9. Remove the air bag sliding contact.
1. Disconnect the accessory electrical connector.
2. Push to release the air bag sliding contact electrical connector locking clip.
3. With the air bag sliding contact electrical connector locking clip in the released position, pull and disconnect the air bag sliding contact
electrical connector.
4. Remove the air bag sliding contact.
Installation
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag
module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in
the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of Injury in the event of an
accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
Irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result In personal injury.
WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be installed new, not repainted.
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position
the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or
replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking
components near the front or side air bag sensors such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to the appropriate vehicle workshop manual to determine location of the front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
