Removal & Installation (Driver-side)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. 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 .
Rotate steering wheel to access driver-side air bag module Torx bolts at rear of steering wheel. Remove driver-side air bag module Torx bolts. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip from driver-side air bag module connector and disconnect connector. See Fig 1. Disconnect horn ground lead. Rotate horn contact lead counterclockwise 1/4 turn to release from steering column shaft tower. Remove driver-side air bag module.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten driver-side air bag module Torx bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system.

Fig 1: Identifying Driver-side Air Bag Module

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