Removal & Installation Steering Wheel With Smart AIR Bag
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- Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Insert screwdriver through opening on rear side of steering wheel. See Fig 1 . Press down on spring loaded clip and pull out air bag. See Fig 2 . Repeat process on opposite side. Pull out air bag and disconnect electrical connectors. Open locks on plugs and disconnect plug connections. Remove air bag. Put air bag module in a secure area with trim pad (air bag) facing upward.
- To install, insert air bag hooks into locks and press into steering wheel. Activate air bag system. Perform system operation check to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .