Installation of steering wheel air bag module

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Ignition off and disconnect the battery negative lead

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition In Off Position And Disconnecting Negative Cable From Battery

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WARNING:

The battery must not be connected while removing or installing the steering wheel air bag module.

Remove the special tools

Fig 2: Connecting Special Tool 9988695 To Steering Wheel Air Bag Module Connector

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Disconnect the special tool 9988695 .

WARNING:

Never use an ohmmeter or any other charged measuring instrument on a disconnected, undeployed air bag module. There is a risk of deploying the air bag module.

Ignition in position I

Fig 3: Identifying Ignition On Position (Position I)

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Turn ignition key to position I to unlock steering lock.

Installation of steering wheel air bag module

Fig 4: Installing Steering Wheel Air Bag Module

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Install:

the lower part of the steering wheel (1).
connect the ignition wire to the module (2).
position the module in the steering wheel (3). Make sure that the ignition wire is free and not trapped.

Installing steering wheel screws

Fig 5: Locating Steering Wheel Screws

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Screw in the module starting at the back, 2 screws Torx 30 are in the sunken opening in the steering wheel. Turn the steering wheel to get to the screws. Torque setting = 10 Nm / 7.4 ft lb .

CAUTION:

Tighten the right hand screw first. This is important for ensuring the function of the horn.