Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning

Refer to SIR Warning.

Warning

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning.

Warning

After installation of the steering wheel airbag module to the steering wheel, slightly pull the module outward. If there is no give on the airbag module then it is secured correctly. If the airbag module is not fully attached personal injury could result.

1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling

Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement — figure 1

2. Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to depress the steering wheel airbag access hole cover detents to remove the 2 steering wheel airbag access hole covers (1).

Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement — figure 2

3. Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
4. Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
6. Steering Wheel Airbag (2) » Remove
7. Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping Installation Procedure

Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement — figure 3

1. Orient the steering wheel airbag (1) with the electrical connectors facing up, and the top of the steering wheel air bag (1) pointing toward the steering wheel.
2. Connect the 2 steering wheel airbag electrical connectors (2).

Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement — figure 4

3. Rotate the steering wheel airbag (1) counter clockwise, 180 degrees, so that the bottom of the steering wheel airbag (1) points toward the steering wheel.

4. Connect the horn electrical connector (2).

5. Install any connector position assurance (CPA) devices or secondary locks.

6. Steering Wheel Airbag (2) » Install

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

7. Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

8. Install the 2 steering wheel airbag access hole covers (1).

9. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling