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Removal And Installation: Wheel: Installation

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Do not set a live air bag module down with the trim cover face down. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers must be installed new, not repainted.
WARNING: Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components, whether or not the air bag is deployed.
WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  1. Position the steering wheel while routing the wires from the air bag sliding contact through the steering wheel.
  2. Install a new steering wheel bolt.
    Fig 1: Installing New Steering Wheel Bolt (1 Of 2)
    G01301930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Installing New Steering Wheel Bolt (2 Of 2)
    G01301931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the steering wheel accessory electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Connecting Steering Wheel Accessory Electrical Connector
    G01301932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  4. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the vehicle harness side of the air bag sliding contact electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
    Fig 4: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
    G01301933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the air bag sliding contact electrical connector at the base of the steering column.
    Fig 5: Connecting Air Bag Sliding Contact Electrical Connector At Base Of Steering Column
    G01301934Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the restraint system diagnostic tool to the air bag sliding contact electrical connector at the top of the steering column.
    Fig 6: Connecting Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
    G01301935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the battery ground cable.
  8. With the restraint system diagnostic tool connected to the air bag sliding contact electrical connector at the top of the steering column, prove out the air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
  9. Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
    WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
  10. Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the air bag sliding contact electrical connector at the top of the steering column.
    Fig 7: Removing Restraint System Diagnostic Tool
    G01301936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the driver airbag module to the steering wheel.
    1. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connector.
    2. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
    Fig 8: Positioning Driver Airbag Module To Steering Wheel
    G01301937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the two driver air bag module retaining bolts.
    Fig 9: Installing Two Driver Air Bag Module Retaining Bolts
    G01301938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the two steering wheel back cover plugs.
    Fig 10: Installing Two Steering Wheel Back Cover Plugs
    G01301939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Position the lower steering column opening finish panel reinforcement and install the bolts.
    Fig 11: Installing Bolts
    G01301940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the lower steering column opening finish panel.
    1. Position the lower steering column opening finish panel to the I/P and push in at the top, seating the retaining clips.
    2. Install the screws.
    Fig 12: Installing Lower Steering Column Opening Finish Panel
    G01301941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the hood release handle and install the screws.
    Fig 13: Installing Screws
    G01301942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the battery ground cable.
    WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
  18. With the restraint system diagnostic tool removed, prove out the air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
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