Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Side Air Bag Module
REMOVAL
NOTE: If the driver side air bag module did not deploy in a collision, it may not have been needed. Complete all diagnostics before replacing the
driver side air bag module.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for back-up power supply energy to be depleted.
3. Remove five retaining screws and upper and lower steering column shroud from steering column tube.
4. Rotate steering wheel to remove air bag retaining bolts (one on either side) from steering column side of steering wheel.
5. Carefully remove driver side air bag module from steering wheel.
WARNING: Place air bag module on bench with trim cover facing up to avoid accidental deployment and personal injury.
6. Disconnect the air bag electrical connector from air bag sliding contact connector. Remove driver side air bag module.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Fill out and return air bag traceability postcard for new air bag with VIN numbers and note diagnostic trouble code.
1. Connect air bag electrical connector to air bag sliding contact connector.
2. Position driver side air bag module to steering wheel and secure with two retaining bolts. Tighten to 4-5 Nm (35-45 lb in).
3. Reconnect positive battery cable.
4. Reconnect battery ground cable.
5. Prove out air bag system.