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Removal & Installation (Driver-side)

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  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See ZONE 3  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
  2. Turn ignition on. Turn steering wheel so that 2 holes on back of steering wheel are accessible. Install Air Bag Module Remover (J-44298) into holes. See Fig 1. Release driver-side air bag module spring clips. Turn steering wheel 180 degrees and release remaining 2 spring clips.
  3. Pull driver-side air bag module away from steering wheel. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from driver-side air bag connector and disconnect connector. See Fig 2. Make note of wire positioning for use during installation. Remove horn ground lead from steering wheel. Turn horn contact lead 1/4 turn counterclockwise to release from steering wheel. Remove horn contact lead from steering column. Remove driver-side air bag module.
  4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure wires are positioned properly. Activate air bag system. See ZONE 3  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
Fig 1: Identifying Air Bag Module Remover
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Fig 2: Identifying Driver-side Air Bag Module
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