Caution: Safety precautions must be followed when handling a deployed inflator module (air bag). After deployment, the inflator module (air bag) surface may contain a small amount of sodium hydroxide, a by-product of the deployment reaction, that is irritating to the skin and eyes. Most of the powder on the inflator module (air bag) is harmless. as a precaution, wear gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed inflator module (air bag), and wash your hands with mild soap and water afterwards.

Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:

Important: In the event deployment has occurred, refer to "Repairs and Inspections Required After an Accident".

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .



2. Remove the screw caps on the steering wheel by carefully prying with a small flat head screwdriver.
3. Remove inflator module screws.
4. Lift inflator module (4) out of steering wheel.



5. Remove integral connector lock device with a small flat head screwdriver. Disconnect the connector and remove the inflator module.

1. Connect the inflator module to the wiring harness and install the integral connector lock device.

Important: Always replace the inflator module fasteners with new fasteners. Never reuse old fasteners.

2. Install the inflator module into the steering wheel and torque the fasteners, being careful not to cross thread fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

3. Snap on the screw covers.
4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .