| Removal and Installation WARNING:To avoid accidental deployment, the restraints control module (RCM) backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:Always wear safety glasses when working on an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, do not use radio key code savers when working on the SRS. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of injury in the event of premature deployment, always carry a live air bag module with the bag and trim cover pointed away from the body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:To minimize the possibility of premature deployment, live air bag modules must only be placed on work benches which have been ground bonded and with the trim cover facing up. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. WARNING:Never probe the electrical connectors of air bag modules or any other SRS component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. WARNING:Painting over the driver air bag module trim cover or instrument panel could lead to deterioration of the trim cover and air bags. Do not for any reason attempt to paint discolored or damaged air bag module trim covers or instrument panel. Install a new component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. | | -
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
| 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s). All vehicles | | -
To install, reverse the removal procedure. | Vehicles with global closing | | -
Initialize the door window motors.
For additional information, refer to: Door Window Motor Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).
| Removal Details Item 1 : Steering column upper shroud | | -
NOTE:Turn the steering wheel to access the steering column upper shroud retaining clips. Remove the steering column upper shroud (steering wheel shown removed for clarity). - Using a thin bladed screwdriver, release the retaining clips.
| Item 2 : Driver air bag module | | -
NOTE:Turn the steering wheel to access the driver air bag module retaining clips. Using a thin bladed screwdriver, detach the driver air bag module from the steering wheel (steering wheel shown removed for clarity). | | | -
WARNING:The driver air bag module should only be inverted long enough to disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector. Handle with extreme care making sure that, if for any reason this procedure is interrupted, the driver air bag module is turned the correct way up, with the trim cover side uppermost. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. Invert the driver air bag module to access the driver air bag module wiring harness. | | | -
NOTE:It may be necessary to use a pair of pointed nose pliers to release the driver air bag module electrical connector locking tangs. Disconnect the driver air bag module electrical connector. - Disconnect the driver air bag module ground cable (if equipped).
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