Removal & Installation (Driver Side)

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Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Turn ignition switch to disengage steering column lock. Remove steering wheel tilt adjuster (if equipped), steering column lower cover panel and knee bolster assembly.
Remove 2 Torx No. 30 screws from rear of steering wheel. See Fig 1. Pull air bag module away from steering wheel just enough to disconnect wiring connector. Install SRS test resistor(988 8695) in place of air bag module to prevent generation of fault codes. See Fig 2.
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten air bag module bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Turn ignition switch to ON position. Connect negative battery cable. Ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
If an air bag module fault code exists after replacing air bag module, clear codes, and perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK again. If SRS warning light still indicates a malfunction, enter self-diagnostics and retrieve fault codes. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING.

Fig 1: Removing Driver-Side Air Bag Module

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Fig 2: Installing Test Resistor (998-8695)

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