Grand Voyager V6-3.0L VIN 3 (1998)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Side Airbag Module Replacement
WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING AIR-BAG SYSTEM
COMPONENT SERVICE PROCEDURES. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE FOR TWO MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING AIRBAG COMPONENTS.
DEPLOYED MODULE
The Driver Airbag Module and Driver Airbag Cover/Horn Pad are serviced separately from each other.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable. Allow at least two minutes for the reserve capacitor in the ACM to discharge.
2. Clean powder residue from interior of vehicle, refer to Cleanup Procedure.
Airbag/Horn Switch
3. Remove three screws attaching Driver Airbag Module to steering wheel.
4. Remove airbag module from steering wheel.
5. Disconnect wire connectors from Airbag Module, horn switch, and speed control switches.
6. Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are in a straight ahead position. Remove steering wheel.
7. Disconnect the 2-way and 4-way connectors between the clockspring and the instrument panel wiring harness.
8. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds.
