Neon L4-2.0L DOHC (1996)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Side Airbag Module Replacement
Fig. 6 Driver Airbag Module
WARNING: Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable before beginning any airbag system component removal or installation
procedure. This will disable the airbag system. Failure to disconnect battery could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal
injury. Allow system capacitor to discharge for 2 minutes before removing any airbag components.
WARNING: When vehicle is involved in an impact great enough to deploy the airbag modules, the steering coupler will have to be replaced.
WARNING: Replace airbag system components with Chrysler Mopar (R) specified replacement parts. Substitute parts may visually appear
interchangeable, but internal differences may result in inferior occupant protection.
WARNING: When removing a deployed module, rubber gloves, eye protection and long sleeve shirt should be worn, as there may be deposits
on the surface which could irritate the skin and eyes.
DEPLOYED MODULE
The vehicle interior may contain a very small amount of sodium hydroxide powder, a by-product of airbag deployment. Since this powder can
irritate the skin, eyes, nose or throat, be sure to wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and long sleeves during cleanup.
If you find that the cleanup is irritating your skin, run cool water over the affected area. Also, if you experience nasal or throat irritation, exit the
vehicle for fresh air until the irritation ceases. If irritation continues, see a physician.
SERVICE OF DEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE
After a DRIVER airbag has been deployed, the airbag module and clockspring assembly must be replaced because they cannot be reused. Other
driver airbag system components are replaced if damaged.
Fig. 4 Wear Safety Glasses And Gloves
CLEAN UP
Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, particle dust mask and protective clothing with long sleeves. Place tape over exhaust vents in air bag so that no
additional powder will escape into vehicle. Roll or fold passenger's air bag toward instrument panel surface and close cover over folded air bag.
Tape cover closed. Remove driver's air bag module from vehicle then passenger's air bag module.