Tools Required

J 44298 Driver Air Bag Removal Tool

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. On the back side of the steering wheel are 4 openings for removing the driver inflator module.
3. Position the steering wheel so that 2 of the openings are on top.
4. Adjust and install J 44298 into 2 of the holes.

Important: Seat the air bag removal tool all the way in to perform properly.

5. Push the handle back towards the I/P releasing the 2 spring-loaded fasteners at the same time.
6. Turn the steering wheel and repeat the same steps for the other 2 openings.
7. Pull the driver inflator module gently away from the steering wheel.




Important: Observe the following positions for proper reassembly:

•	The driver inflator wire routing positions

•	The redundant control routing positions

•	The horn wire routing positions

8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) and the driver inflator module electrical connector.
9. Remove the horn grounded lead (2) from the threaded hole in the steering wheel.
10. Rotate the horn contact lead counterclockwise ¼ turn.
11. Remove the horn contact lead (2) from the steering column cam tower.
12. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module (5).
13. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .

1. Connect the horn ground lead (2) into the lower left threaded hole in the steering wheel.
2. Connect the horn contact lead into the steering column cam tower.
3. Rotate the horn contact turn ¼ turn clockwise in order to lock.
4. Connect the inflator module electrical connector and the CPA (4).

Important: Route the following wires correctly:

•	The driver inflator wires

•	The redundant control wires

•	The horn wires

5. Align the driver inflator module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
6. Push the driver inflator module firmly into the steering column in order to engage the fasteners.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .