Neon L4-2.0L DOHC (1996)
Fig. 5 Vacuum Heater And A/C Outlets
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual powder from vehicle interior working from outside to center of vehicle. Be sure to vacuum heater
and A/C ducts as well. Run blower motor on low speed and vacuum any powder expelled from plenum. It may be necessary to vacuum interior of
vehicle a second time to ensure all powder is recovered.
REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove speed control switches or covers from steering wheel back shroud and disconnect the wires.
3. Remove two bolts attaching airbag module from the sides of steering wheel.
4. Lift module and disconnect airbag squib wire connector.
5. Remove driver airbag module.
6. When replacing a deployed driver airbag module, the clockspring must also be replaced. Refer to Clockspring Removal and Installation for
proper procedure.
7. For installation, reverse above procedures.
a. Connect the squib wire to the module. Make airbag connection by pressing straight in on the connector. The connector should be fully seated
feel for positive snap to assure positive connection.
b. Install two bolts and tighten to 10 to 11 Nm (90 to 100 in lb) torque.
c. Install covers to the steering wheel back shroud or connect the wire connectors to the speed control switches and install switches. Tighten
fastener to 2 Nm (20 in lb).
d. Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer to Airbag System Check for proper procedure.
