Airbag Unit With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

Make sure the connectors are pushed in all the way and that they engage audibly.
Make sure the wires are not pinched.

CAUTION:

Pyrotechnical components can deploy unintentionally.

There is a risk of injury.

- Discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Connect the connector -1- and push in to attach to the pockets on the steering wheel.

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-- Connect the connector -2- all the way onto the Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527- -arrow A-.

-- Push in the connector lock -3- -arrow B-, which will lock the connector.

-- Position the driver side airbag in the steering wheel and press on until it audibly engages.

CAUTION:

Risk of airbag deployment.

There is a risk of injury.

- Switching on the ignition (key/button) after assembly may only be done when the driver seat is positioned all the way back.

-- Check and erase the airbag control module DTC memory because faults can be stored from when the connectors are disconnected. Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.