Driver Airbag Cover: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Securing Driver Airbag Cover Latch Hooks

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Place driver airbag into new driver airbag cover.
WARNING: Be careful not to pinch airbag cushion between latch hook mounting plate and cover.
Push down on the latch hook mounting plate and guide the latch hooks into the slots on the driver airbag cover.
Once all the latch hooks have been started, pull the driver airbag cover away from the driver airbag to fully seat the latch hooks.
Install the driver airbag (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION) .

WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM) . Personal injury or death may result if the system test is not performed first.