Ascender 4WD V8-5.3L (2004)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
Removal Procedure
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.
2. Using a blunt-ended tool. push the leaf spring fasteners (2) inward through the access holes. The access holes are located on both sides of the
steering wheel shroud.
3. Lift and partially remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module from the steering wheel in order to expose the electrical connectors (1).
4. Disconnect the connector-position assurance (CPA) retainers from the electrical connectors.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to repair the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. The inflatable restraint steering wheel module is replaced
only as an assembly.
6. Remove the inflatable restraint module from the steering wheel.
7. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required
retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping.