Non-Deployed Air Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DO NOT permit any source of electricity near inflator on back side of an air bag module. Always handle air bag module with trim cover away from your body and place air bag module on workbench with trim cover up, away from loose objects. When working around steering column components and before any repairs are performed, disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .