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
Important: In the event deployment has occurred, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision .
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove the upper steering column shroud and the fasteners.
- Turn the steering wheel to the 3 o'clock position.
- Insert the medium flat blade screwdriver into the triangle hole in the steering column shroud.
- Turn the screwdriver to release the spring fastener while lifting on the corner of the bag closest to that fastener.
- Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the next fastener.
- Turn the steering wheel to the 9 o'clock position.
- Repeat steps 4-6 until all the spring fasteners are released.
- Disconnect the wiring.
- Remove the inflator module.
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the wiring to the air bag.
- Align the air bag studs with the holes in the steering wheel and press into position.
- Install the upper steering column shroud.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Important: Press each corner of the air bag until all spring retainers snap into position.
