Patriot 2WD L4-2.0L (2008)
3. Connect the electrical connectors (2) to the instrument panel harness, ensure wiring is properly routed. Then check that the connectors, locking
tabs are properly engaged.
4. Install steering column shrouds See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Steering Column Cover/Service and Repair/Shroud -
Upper/Installation. Be sure all wires are inside of shrouds.
5. Install steering wheel ensuring the flats on hub align with the clockspring See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Wheel/Service and
Repair/Installation. Pull the airbag leads through the larger slot. Ensure leads do not get pinched under the steering wheel.
NOTE: There is a small wire harness in the steering wheel and it contains the horn circuits and speed control circuits.
6. Connect the speed control and horn wire connector into the clockspring.
7. Pull the grenade pin out of the clockspring.
8. Install the driver airbag, See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Driver Airbag -
Installation
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Tests and Associated Procedures/Verification Tests/Airbag System Verification Test. Personal injury
or death may result if the system test is not performed first.