Removal & Installation (Driver-side)
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- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See ZONE 3 under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- Turn ignition on. Turn steering wheel 90 degrees to gain access to leaf spring access holes on rear of steering wheel. See Fig 1. Insert screw driver into holes and push on leaf springs to release air bag module retaining pins. Turn steering wheel 180 degrees to access remaining holes. Release remaining spring clips. Tilt top of air bag module rear ward to gain access to air bag module wiring. Disconnect air bag wire harness from clips on air bag module and steering wheel. Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clips from driver-side air bag module connectors and disconnect connectors. Remove driver-side air bag module.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure that driver-side air bag module wiring is not pinched and air bag module is fastened securely to steering wheel. Activate air bag system. See ZONE 3 under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.