Removal & Installation (Driver-side)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Park Avenue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Turn ignition on. Turn steering wheel so 2 holes on back of steering wheel are accessible. Install Air Bag Module Remover (J-44248) into holes. See Fig 1. Release driver-side air bag module spring clips. Turn steering wheel 180 degrees and repeat procedure for remaining 2 spring clips.
- Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from driver-side air bag connector and disconnect connector. See Fig 2. 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 cam tower. Remove driver-side air bag module.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Activate air bag system.