Driver Airbag: Removal

CAUTION: When removing a deployed airbag, rubber gloves, eye protection and long sleeved shirt should be worn, as there may be deposits on the surface which could irritate the skin and eyes.

Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.

Fig 1: Driver Airbag - Remove/Install

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1 - AIRBAG RETAINING BOLTS	4 - DRIVER AIRBAG
2 - SPEED CONTROL SWITCH CONNECTOR	5 - HORN SWITCH CONNECTOR
3 - AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR

Remove two bolts attaching Driver Airbag to the steering wheel.
Lift airbag and disconnect airbag squib wire connector and horn wire. See Fig 1.
Remove Driver Airbag from vehicle.

WARNING: WHEN REPLACING A DEPLOYED DRIVER AIRBAG, THE CLOCK SPRING MUST ALSO BE REPLACED (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCK SPRING - REMOVAL) . FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.