Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING:
Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy® or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
NOTE:
Make sure each of the 3 driver air bag module wire clips are completely disengaged from the 3 steering wheel hooks before removing the driver air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the driver air bag module.
NOTE:
The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE:
The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Depower the SRS . For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
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NOTE: Use a mirror to view the rear of the steering wheel to locate the 3 driver air bag module attachment pin cavities.
Insert a screwdriver into the driver air bag module attachment pin cavity.
Rotate the screwdriver to release the driver air bag module attachment pin from the spring retainer.
- Repeat this step for the remaining 2 driver air bag module attachment pins.
- Disconnect the horn switch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the driver air bag module.