Driver-Side Air Bag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Sable and 1997 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Remove steering wheel spoke covers to access and remove two screw and washer assemblies retaining air bag module to steering wheel. See Fig 1 . Disconnect driver-side air bag module wiring connector from clockspring connector. Remove air bag module.

Fig 1: Removing Driver-Side Air Bag Module

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.