Tribute ES 4WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2002)
20. Remove the special tool from the instrument panel harness side of the driver air bag module electrical connector.
21. Turn the pinion shaft to release the steering wheel from the column shaft.
22. Remove the steering wheel.
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Position the steering wheel rearward.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Installation
Warning:
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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.
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Carry a live side air bag module with the air bag and tear seam pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accidental deployment.
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Do not set a live side air bag module down on the cover tear seam. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental
deployment.
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After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxides a product of the gas generant combustion that Is
Irritating to the akin. Wash your hands with soap and wafer afterward.
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Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
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Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for correct 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. Install and correctly position a
new sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
