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Driver-Side Air Bag Module: Removal

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  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
  2. Remove back cover plugs from rear of steering wheel. Remove bolts retaining air bag module to steering wheel. On Lightning model, disconnect air bag module connector. On all other models, disconnect horn switch and air bag electrical connector. Remove air bag module from vehicle.
  3. Remove air bag simulator from clockspring harness connector and reconnect connectors. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to harness side of upper clockspring connector at top of steering column. Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  . Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
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