Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Navigator and 2002 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting ANY repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.

NOTE: When replacing DSM, module must be reconfigured. See MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article for procedures.

Remove driver seat. See appropriate POWER SEATS article for removal procedure. Remove 2 screws and remove DSM. To install, reverse removal procedure.