Driver Airbag - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
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WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to health and safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions .
- Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
- At the side of the steering wheel, locate the hole and insert a 3 mm (0.125 inch) Allen key.
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NOTE: The driver airbag has been removed for clarity.
Contact the Allen key to the spring clip.
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- Push in on the steering wheel spring clip to release the driver airbag retainer.
- Pull the driver airbag out and partially separate it from the steering wheel.
- At the side of the steering wheel, locate the hole and insert a 3 mm (0.125 inch) Allen key.
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NOTE: The driver airbag has been removed for clarity.
Contact the Allen key to the spring clip.
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- Push in on the steering wheel spring clip to release the driver airbag retainer.
- Pull the driver airbag out and partially separate it from the steering wheel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the driver airbag.