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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 2 back cover plugs from rear of steering wheel. Remove 2 driver-side air bag module mounting bolts. Disconnect horn switch and air bag electrical connectors. Remove air bag module from vehicle.
  3. Remove air bag simulator from lower clockspring harness connector and reconnect connector. Connect Air Bag Simulator (418-F088/105-R0012) to harness side of 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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