For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraints.
- Insert a flat-bladded screwdriver into one of the four openings in the back of the steering wheel.
- Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to disengage the wire from the slot in the inflator module.
- Pull the driver inflator module gently away from the steering wheel.
- Repeat the same steps for the three other holes.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) and driver inflator module electrical connector.
- Remove the horn grounded lead (2) from the threaded hole in the steering wheel.
- Rotate the horn contact lead counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
- Remove the horn contact lead (2) from the steering column cam tower.
- Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
Important: Note the driver inflator wire routing positions, the redundant control routing positions, and the horn wire routing positions for the correct re-assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the horn ground lead (2) into the lower left threaded hole in the steering wheel.
- Connect the horn contact lead into the steering column cam tower.
- Rotate the horn contact turn 1/4 turn clockwise to lock.
- Connect the inflator module electrical connector and CPA (4).
- Align the driver inflator module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
- Push the driver inflator module firmly into the steering column in order that the fasteners engage.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraints.
Important: Route the driver inflator wires, the redundant control wires, and the horn wires correctly.
