Horn Switch: Installation

WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. SEE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ARTICLE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

NOTE: Be sure the horn switch preload springs are centered over the mounting studs (2).

Fig 1: Installing Horn Switch

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Install the horn switch into the steering wheel, then route the driver airbag harness and connector (3) through the opening in the horn switch.
Press downward evenly on the horn switch and install the horn switch retaining nuts. Tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
Connect the horn switch harness connector (1).
Install the airbag. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Connect the negative battery cable.