Removal & Installation

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Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Insert screwdriver through opening on rear side of steering wheel. See Fig 1 .
Press down on spring lock and pull out air bag. See Fig 2 . Repeat process on opposite side. Pull out air bag and disconnect electrical connectors. Open locks on plugs and disconnect plug connections. Remove air bag.
To install, insert air bag hooks into spring locks and press into steering wheel. Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

Fig 1: Inserting Screwdriver Behind Steering Wheel

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Fig 2: Releasing Driver-side Air Bag Module Spring Lock

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