Tools Required

J 44298 Driver Air Bag Removal Tool

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

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.





Caution: A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used. Always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. On the back side of the steering wheel are 3 openings for removing the steering wheel module.
3. Adjust and install J 44298 into 1 of the holes.

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

4. Pull the handle of the air bag tool away from the instrument panel (I/P) releasing one of the spring loaded fasteners.
5. Repeat this step for the other 2 fasteners.
6. Pull the inflatable restraint module gently away from the steering wheel.




Important: Note the wire routing positions on the steering wheel module connectors, the redundant control routing positions, and the horn wire routing positions for the correct assembly.

7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) and the electrical connector from the steering wheel module.
8. Remove the horn contact lead (2) from the steering column cam tower.
9. Remove the steering wheel module (5).

1. Connect the horn contact lead into the steering column cam tower.
2. Connect the steering wheel module electrical connector and the CPA (4).

Important: This vehicle is equipped with dual stage air bags, you will find 2 connectors. Match the right color connector to the right color opening in the module. Route the steering wheel module wires, the redundant control wires, and the horn wires correctly.

3. Align the steering wheel module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
4. Push the steering wheel module firmly into the steering column in order to engage the fasteners.
5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
6. After replacing the module, deploy the old 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 for proper disposal.