Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system.
- Remove screw caps on the steering wheel by carefully prying with a small flat head screwdriver.
- Remove inflator module screws.
- Lift inflator module out of steering wheel.
- Remove integral connector lock device with small flathead screwdriver. Disconnect connector and remove inflator module.
- Disconnect cruise control switch and remove two screws and cruise control switch.
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:
• Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on
the inflator module • Make sure the bag opening points away from you
Caution: Never rest a steering column assembly on the steering wheel with the inflator module (air bag) face down and column vertical. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the inflator module (air bag) to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury could result.
Installation Procedure
- Install cruise control switch and connect switch connector.
- Connect inflator module to wiring harness and install integral connector lock device
- Install inflator module into steering wheel and torque fasteners, being careful not to cross thread fasteners.
- Snap on screw covers.
- Enable the SIR system.
Tighten
Tighten connector to 3.2 N·m (28 lb in)
Important: Always replace inflator module fasteners, being careful not to cross thread fasteners.
Tighten
Tighten fasteners to 10 N·m (89 lb in)
