Driver-Side Air Bag Module: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Ford Ranger and 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Remove 2 cover plugs from rear of steering wheel. Remove screws and washers which retain air bag module to steering wheel. See Fig 1. Disconnect air bag electrical connector from clockspring (clockspring assembly). Remove air bag module from vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Driver-Side Air Bag Module (Explorer & Ranger)

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