PL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 8M - 1

RESTRAINT SYSTEM
CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION HANDLING AIRBAG MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 MAINTENANCE INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (ACM) . . . . . . . . . 4
CLOCKSPRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CLOCKSPRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE . . 2 DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AIRBAG SYSTEM TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 STEERING WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SERVICE PROCEDURES ADJUSTMENTS
CLEANUP PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CLOCKSPRING CENTERING PROCEDURE . . . . 11

GENERAL INFORMATION CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. FLUSH AFFECTED

AREA WITH COOL WATER IF IRRITATION IS EXPE-
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS RIENCED. IF NASAL OR THROAT IRRITATION IS
EXPERIENCED, EXIT THE VEHICLE FOR FRESH AIR
WARNING: THIS SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COM- UNTIL THE IRRITATION CEASES. IF IRRITATION
PLEX ELECTRO–MECHANICAL UNIT. DISCONNECT CONTINUES, SEE A PHYSICIAN.
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DO NOT USE A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG THAT IS
BEFORE BEGINNING AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPO- NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, IMPROPER
NENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY CAN
THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAIL- RESULT.
URE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY COULD THE FACTORY INSTALLED FASTENERS,
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SCREWS AND BOLTS USED TO FASTEN AIRBAG
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. COMPONENTS, ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED
ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. DO NOT USE SUBSTI-
FOR TWO MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING AIRBAG TUTE FASTENERS, USE ONLY ORIGINAL EQUIP-
COMPONENTS. MENT FASTENERS LISTED IN THE PARTS
DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIR- CATALOG WHEN FASTENER REPLACEMENT IS
BAG FACE DOWN ON A SOLID SURFACE, THE AIR- REQUIRED.
BAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF
ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED AND COULD RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN CARRYING OR HAN- NOTE: Airbags should be stored in a cool dry loca-
DLING AN UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE, THE tion away from excessive heat and static electrical
TRIM SIDE OF THE AIRBAG SHOULD BE POINTING activity with the fabric airbag facing UP, or a prema-
AWAY FROM THE BODY TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY ture deployment can result.
OF INJURY IF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT If the Driver/Passenger Airbag Module is defective
OCCURS. and not deployed, refer to Chrysler Corporation cur-
REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS WITH rent return list for proper handling procedures.
MOPART REPLACEMENT PARTS. SUBSTITUTE
PARTS MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE, BUT
INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFE- DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
RIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, RUBBER GLOVES, AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
AND LONG SLEEVES CLOTHING WHEN CLEANING The Airbag Control Module (ACM) contains the
POWDER RESIDUE FROM VEHICLE AFTER AIRBAG safing sensor and energy reserve capacitor. The saf-
DEPLOYMENT. SODIUM HYDROXIDE POWDER ing sensor is located inside the ACM. The module is
RESIDUE EMITTED FROM A DEPLOYED AIRBAG mounted on the tunnel/floor pan between the gear
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
shift lever and the park brake lever (Fig. 1). The saf- The Passenger Airbag Module is located beneath
ing sensor provides confirmation of a crash, but does the decorative cover of the instrument panel, facing
not discriminate severity. The ACM monitors the sys- the passenger seat (Fig. 3).
tem to determine the system readiness. The ACM The passenger inflator assembly is within the mod-
contains on-board diagnostics, and will illuminate the ule housing. The module is mounted to the instru-
AIRBAG warning lamp in the cluster when a fault ment panel retainer and support structure. When
occurs. The warning equipment is tested for six to supplied with the proper electrical signal the inflator
eight seconds every time the vehicle is started. will produce a gas and discharge it directly into the
cushion. A protective cover is fitted into the instru-
ment panel over the airbag module and forms a dec-
orative cover.

Fig. 1 Airbag Control Module Location

CLOCKSPRING
The clockspring is mounted to the steering column
behind the steering wheel. The clockspring is used to
maintain a continuous electrical circuit between the
wiring harness and the:
• Driver’s airbag module Fig. 2 Driver Airbag
• Speed control switches
• Horn switch
The clockspring consists of a flat, ribbon like, elec-
trically conductive tape which winds and unwinds
with the steering wheel rotation.

DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE

WARNING: NEVER DISASSEMBLE THE DRIVER OR
PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE, THERE ARE NO
SERVICEABLE PARTS WITH IN THE MODULES.

The Driver Airbag Module located on the steering

wheel is the most visible part of the system (Fig. 2).
The airbag module contains a housing to which the
cushion, inflator and cover are attached to.
The driver side inflator assembly is mounted from
the back of the module housing. When supplied with Fig. 3 Passenger Airbag
the proper electrical signal the inflator assembly will
produce a gas and discharge it directly into the cush-
ion. A protective cover is fitted to the front of the
Driver Airbag Module and forms a decorative cover
in the center of the steering wheel. The Driver Air-
bag Module is mounted directly to the steering
wheel.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

AIRBAG SYSTEM TEST
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Connect scan tool (DRB) to Data Link connec-
tor, located at right side of the steering column and
at the lower edge of the lower instrument panel.
(3) Turn the ignition key to ON position. Exit vehi-
cle with scan tool. Use the latest version of the
proper cartridge.
(4) After checking that no one is inside the vehicle,
connect the battery negative terminal.
(5) Using the scan tool, read and record active
diagnostic code data.
(6) Read and record any stored diagnostic codes.
(7) Refer to the Passive Restraint Diagnostic Test Fig. 4 Vacuum Heater and A/C Outlets
Manual if any diagnostic codes are found in Step 5 or they cannot be reused. Other driver airbag system
Step 6. components are replaced if damaged.
(8) Erase stored diagnostic codes if there are no • Driver Airbag Module
active diagnostic codes. If problems remain, diagnos- • Clockspring assembly
tic codes will not erase. Refer to the Passive
Restraint Diagnostic Test Manual to diagnose the PASSENGER AIRBAG
problem. If the airbag warning lamp either fails After a Passenger Airbag Module has been
to light with the ignition switch on, or the light deployed the following components must be replaced
goes on and stays on, there is a system malfunc- because they cannot be reused.
tion. Refer to the Passive Restraint Diagnostic • Passenger Airbag Module
Test Manual to diagnose the problem. • Right trim panel
The lower instrument panel knee blocker, top
cover, and any other components should be replaced
SERVICE PROCEDURES
if damaged.
CLEANUP PROCEDURE
HANDLING AIRBAG MODULE
Roll or fold the passenger airbag towards the
instrument panel surface and close the door over the DEPLOYED MODULE
folded bag. Then tape the door shut. The vehicle interior may contain a very small
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual pow- amount of sodium hydroxide powder, a by-product of
der from the vehicle interior. Work from the outside airbag deployment. Sodium hydroxide powder can
in to avoid kneeling or sitting in a contaminated irritate the skin, eyes, nose and throat. Wear safety
area. Vacuum the heater and A/C outlets as well (Fig. glasses, rubber gloves, and long sleeved clothing
4). If the heater or air conditioner was in RECIRC when cleaning any of the powder residue from the
mode at time of airbag deployment, operate blower vehicle.
motor on low speed and vacuum powder residue If you find that the cleanup is irritating your skin,
expelled from the heater and A/C outlets. Multiple run cool water over the affected area. Also, if you
vacuum cleaning may to necessary to decontaminate experience nasal or throat irritation, exit the vehicle
the interior of the vehicle. for fresh air until the irritation ceases. If irritation
continues, see a physician.
NOTE: Dispose deployed airbag properly, contact
dealer or government agency for disposal recom- UNDEPLOYED
mendations. The airbag module(s) must be stored in its original
special container until used for service. At no time
SERVICE OF DEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE should a source of electricity be permitted near the
inflator on the back of an airbag module. When car-
DRIVER AIRBAG rying or handling an undeployed airbag module, the
After a Driver Airbag Module has been deployed trim side of the airbag should be pointing away from
the following components must be replaced because the body to minimize possibility of injury if acciden-
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
tal deployment occurs. Do not place undeployed air-
bag face down on a solid surface, the airbag will
propel into the air if accidental deployment occurs.

MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
(1) Check the airbag warning lamp for proper
operation as follows:
(a) Turn ignition switch to the ON position, the
airbag warning lamp should light. If not, test the
system using a scan tool and Passive Restraint
System Diagnostic Procedures Manual. Repair as
required.
(b) The airbag warning lamp lights, but fails to
go out after eight seconds. Test the system using a
scan tool and Passive Restraint System Diagnostic
Procedures Manual. Repair as required.
(c) After correcting active malfunction erase
Fig. 5 Attaching Screws At Rear Of Center Console
stored diagnostic codes.
With/Without Arm Rest

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (ACM)
REMOVAL

WARNING: THE ACM CONTAINS A SAFING SEN-

SOR WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY
THE AIRBAGS. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOY-
MENT, NEVER CONNECT THE ACM ELECTRICALLY
TO THE SYSTEM WHILE VEHICLE BATTERY IS
CONNECTED.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY
AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT REMOVAL OR
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DISABLE
Fig. 6 Attaching Screws At Rear Of Center Console
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT
With Arm Rest
BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING ANY AIRBAG
COMPONENTS.

CAUTION: Failure to follow the parking brake ser-

vice procedures can result in damage to the park-
ing brake mechanism.

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative

cable.
(2) Manual transaxle only, remove shifter knob
fastener and remove shifter knob.
(3) Remove screws attaching rear of center console
assembly to console bracket (Fig. 5) or (Fig. 6).
(4) Remove the two screws located in cup holders
Fig. 7 Attaching Screws At Front Of Center Console
(Fig. 7), attaching front of center console assembly to
console bracket.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(5) Raise park brake hand lever assembly as high
as it will go for required clearance to remove center
console.
(6) Remove center console assembly from vehicle.

WARNING: THE AUTO ADJUSTING FEATURE OF

THIS PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY CON-
TAINS A CLOCK SPRING LOADED TO APPROXI-
MATELY 20 POUNDS. DO NOT RELEASE THE AUTO
ADJUSTER LOCKOUT DEVICE BEFORE INSTALL-
ING CABLES INTO THE EQUALIZER. KEEP HANDS
OUT OF AUTO ADJUSTER SECTOR AND PAWL
AREA. FAILURE TO OBSERVE CAUTION IN HAN-
DLING THIS MECHANISM COULD LEAD TO SERI-
OUS INJURY.
WHEN REPAIRS TO THE PARK BRAKE HAND
LEVER ASSEMBLY OR CABLES IS REQUIRED, THE Fig. 9 Removing Park Brake Cables From Equalizer
AUTO ADJUSTER MUST BE RELOADED AND
LOCKED OUT.

(7) Lower park brake lever handle.

(8) Grasp park brake lever output cable by hand
and pull upward. Continue pulling on cable until a
3/16 in. drill bit can be inserted into handle and sec-
tor gear of park brake mechanism (Fig. 8). This will
lock the park brake mechanism and take tension off
park brake cables.

Fig. 10 Brake Warning Lamp Connection To Park

Brake Lever

Fig. 8 Locking Pin Installed In Park Brake

Mechanism
(9) Remove both rear park brake cables from the
park brake cable equalizer (Fig. 9).
(10) Remove wiring harness electrical connector
for brake warning light from park brake lever (Fig.
10).
(11) Remove the two nuts (Fig. 11) attaching park
brake lever to console bracket. Remove park brake
lever mechanism from vehicle.
Fig. 11 Park Brake Lever Attachment To Console
(12) Remove module mounting nuts and remove
Bracket
module (Fig. 12).
(13) Disconnect ACM 23-PIN connector (Fig. 13).
(14) Remove Airbag Control Module.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
NOTE: The park brake lever can be in any position
when releasing the auto adjuster. To ease installa-
tion of center console, it is advisable to pull park
brake lever handle all the way up before removing
lockout pin.

(3) Place park brake lever on console bracket.

Install and securely tighten the 2 attaching nuts.
(4) Install both rear park brake cables into equal-
izer on park brake lever output cable (Fig. 14) and
(Fig. 15).
(5) Ensure that park brake cable is correctly
installed and aligned with cable track on park brake
lever.
(6) Pull park brake lever handle all the way up.
(7) Firmly grasp park brake lever locking pin and
quickly remove it from the park brake lever mecha-
nism (Fig. 16) This will allow the park brake lever
mechanism to correctly adjust the park brake cables.
(8) Connect electrical connector for brake warning
lamp onto terminal on park brake lever assembly
(Fig. 17).
Fig. 12 Airbag Control Module
(9) Cycle park brake lever once to position park
brake cables. Then return the park brake lever its
released position. Check the rear wheels of the vehi-
cle. They should rotate freely without dragging.
(10) Raise park brake lever to its fully engaged
position. This is necessary to allow installation of the
center console.
(11) Install center console assembly.
(12) Install the four center console assembly
attaching screws (Fig. 18), (Fig. 19) and (Fig. 20).
(13) Replace shifter knob and fastener.
(14) Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer
to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test for
the proper procedures.

Fig. 13 ACM Connector

INSTALLATION
(1) Connect ACM connector and ensure that the
connector locking tab is engaged.

CAUTION: USE SUPPLIED SCREWS ONLY

(2) Position ACM (arrow pointing forward) in the

console floor bracket, attach the nuts and tighten to
11 to 14 N·m (105 to 125 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 14 Park Brake Cables Properly Installed In
Equalizer
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

Fig. 15 Rear Park Brake Cable Installation On

Fig. 18 Attaching Screws At Rear Of Center Console
Equalizer
With/Without Arm Rest

Fig. 16 Removing Lockout Pin From Park Brake Fig. 19 Attaching Screws At Rear Of Center Console
Lever Assembly With Arm Rest

Fig. 17 Brake Warning Lamp Connection To Park Fig. 20 Attaching Screws At Front Of Center
Brake Lever Console
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
CLOCKSPRING
REMOVAL

WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BAT-

TERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE
BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT
REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS
WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO
DISCONNECT BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY. ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE REMOV-
ING ANY AIRBAG COMPONENTS.

(1) Place the front road wheels in the straight

ahead position then: Fig. 21 Clockspring
• Rotate the steering wheel half turn (180
degrees) to the right (clockwise) • When reusing the clockspring, remove locking
• Lock column with ignition lock cylinder. wire and rotate clockspring rotor one half turn (180
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative degrees) to the right (clockwise). Locate the clock-
cable. spring on the steering shaft and push down on the
(3) Wait two minutes for the reserve capacitor to rotor until the clockspring is fully seated on the
discharge before removing non-deployed module. steering column.
(4) Remove speed control switch mounting screws, • When installing a new clockspring remove gre-
switches and disconnect the wire connectors or nade pin and rotate clockspring rotor one half turn
remove covers. (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise). Locate clock-
(5) Remove the Driver Airbag Module attaching spring on the steering shaft and push down on the
bolts from under the speed control switches or covers. rotor until the clockspring is fullly seated on the
(6) Lift module and disconnect the airbag and horn steering wheel.
wire connectors. (2) Connect the clockspring to the instrument
(7) Remove the steering wheel, refer to Steering panel harness, ensure wiring is properly routed.
Wheel removal procedures. Then check that the connectors, locking tabs are
(8) Remove upper and lower steering column properly engaged and the halo lamp wire is in posi-
shrouds to gain access to clockspring wiring. tion.
(9) Disconnect the 2-way and 4-way connectors (3) Install steering column shrouds. Be sure all
between the clockspring and the instrument panel wires are inside of shrouds.
wiring harness at the base of the clockspring (Fig. (4) Install steering wheel ensuring the flats on hub
21). align with the clockspring. Pull the horn, airbag and
(10) Unlatch and remove clockspring assembly speed control leads through the larger slot. Ensure
from steering shaft. The clockspring cannot be leads do not get pinched under the steering wheel.
repaired, and must be replaced if faulty. (5) Route speed control wires under and behind
(11) Rotate clockspring rotor a half turn (180 the airbag module mounting tabs.
degrees) to the left (counter clockwise). (6) Connect the horn lead wire and the airbag lead
(12) Lock the clockspring rotor in the center posi- wire to the airbag module.
tion as follows: Insert a paper clip wire through the (7) Install the airbag module and tighten bolts to
hole in the rotor at the 10 O’clock position and bend 12 to 14 N·m (105 to 125 in. lbs.) torque.
to prevent it from falling out. (8) Connect the speed control wires to the switches
and install switches. Tighten screws to 2 N·m (20 in.
INSTALLATION lbs.) torque.
(1) Confirm that: (9) Do not connect the battery negative cable.
• The steering wheel position is a half turn (180 Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System
degrees) to the right (clockwise) Test procedures.
• The column is locked with the ignition cylinder
lock.
• Check that the turn signal stalk is in the neu-
tral position
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
REMOVAL

WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BAT-

TERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE
BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT
REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS
WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO
DISCONNECT BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY. ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE REMOV-
ING ANY AIRBAG COMPONENTS.

When removing a deployed module, rubber gloves,

eye protection and long sleeved shirt should be worn, Fig. 22 Driver Airbag Module
as there may be deposits on the surface which could
irritate the skin and eyes. PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. NON-DEPLOYED MODULE
(2) Remove speed control switches or covers from
REMOVAL
steering wheel armature and disconnect the wires.
(3) Remove two bolts attaching Driver Airbag Mod- When removing a module for any reason other
ule from the sides of steering wheel (Fig. 22). than DEPLOYMENT.
(4) Lift module and disconnect airbag squib wire (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
connector and horn wire. cable.
(5) Remove Driver Airbag Module. (2) Remove instrument panel top cover (Fig. 23).
(6) When replacing a deployed driver airbag mod- (3) Remove instrument panel right trim bezel.
ule, the clockspring must also be replaced. Refer to (4) Open glove box and push the sides inward
Clockspring Removal and Installation for proper pro- allowing the door bumper to pass and box to open.
cedure. (5) Remove the four trim screws which attach the
Passenger Airbag Module to the top instrument
INSTALLATION panel (Fig. 24).
For installation, reverse the above procedures. (6) Remove two module attaching nuts from the
(1) Connect the squib wire to the module. Make support structure.
airbag connection by pressing straight in on the con- (7) Lift module up until the wire connector is vis-
nector. The connector should be fully seated feel for ible and disconnect the 4-way wire connector from
positive snap to assure positive connection. module. Unlock the red locking tab and compress
(2) Connect the horn wire. lock to release the connector (Fig. 25).
(3) Install two bolts and tighten to 10 to 11 N·m
(90 to 100 in. lbs.) torque. INSTALLATION
(4) Install non-speed control covers to the steering For installation, reverse the above procedures.
wheel armature or connect the wire connectors to the Ensure that the red locking tab is in the lock position
speed control switches and install switches. Tighten after installing the connector. Tighten trim screws to
fastener to 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.) TORQUE. 2 N·m (20 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the module nuts to
(5) Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer to 22 to 34 N·m (200 to 300 in. lbs.) torque. Do not con-
Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test proce- nect battery negative cable. Refer to Diagnosis and
dures. Testing for Airbag System Test procedures.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
worn, as there may be deposits on the surface which
could irritate the skin and eyes.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Roll/fold airbag towards instrument panel.
(3) Close door over folded airbag and tape door
closed.
(4) Remove instrument panel top cover (Fig. 23).
(5) Remove instrument panel right trim panel.
(6) Open glove box and push the sides inward
allowing the door bumper to pass and box to open.
(7) Remove the four trim screws which attach the
module to the top instrument panel (Fig. 24).
(8) Remove two module attaching nuts from the
support structure.
(9) Lift module up until the wire connector is visi-
ble and disconnect the 4-way wire connector from
module. Unlock the red locking tab and compress
lock to release the connector.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 23 Instrument Panel
Ensure that the red locking tab is in the lock position
after installing the connector. Tighten trim screws to
2 N·m (20 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the module nuts to
22 to 34 N·m (200 to 300 in. lbs.) torque. Do not con-
nect battery negative cable. Refer to Diagnosis and
Testing for Airbag System Test procedures.

STEERING WHEEL
WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE
BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT
REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS
Fig. 24 Passenger Airbag Module WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO
DISCONNECT BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING ANY AIRBAG
COMPONENTS.

REMOVAL
(1) Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are
in the straight ahead position then:
• Rotate the steering wheel half turn (180
degrees) to the right (clockwise)
• Lock column with the ignition cylinder lock
Fig. 25 Airbag Module Connector (2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
DEPLOYED MODULE cable.
(3) Remove the speed control switches and discon-
REMOVAL nect the wire connectors or covers.
When removing a deployed module, rubber gloves, (4) Remove the Driver Airbag Module attaching
eye protection, and a long-sleeved shirt should be bolts from the back of steering wheel.
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(5) Lift module and disconnect the airbag and horn • The clockspring is not known to be properly
wire connectors. positioned
(6) Remove steering wheel retaining nut. • The front wheels were moved
(7) Remove the steering wheel with a steering • The steering wheel was moved from the half
wheel puller. While removing the steering wheel take turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise) position.
care to feed the wires gently through the holes in the
clockspring armature. WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE
INSTALLATION BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT
(1) Confirm that: REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS
• The steering wheel position is a half turn (180 WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO
degrees) to the right (clockwise) DISCONNECT BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
• The column is locked with the ignition cylinder DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
lock. PERSONAL INJURY.
• Check that the turn signal stalk is in the neu- ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
tral position FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING ANY AIRBAG
(2) Install the steering wheel ensuring the flats on COMPONENTS.
hub align with the clockspring. Pull the horn lead,
airbag and speed control leads through the larger (1) Remove clockspring, refer to Clockspring
slot. Ensure leads do not get pinched under the steer- Removal.
ing wheel. (2) Rotate the clockspring rotor in the CLOCK-
(3) Install the steering wheel retaining nut, and WISE DIRECTION to the end of travel. Do not apply
tighten it to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.) torque. excessive torque.
(4) Install the airbag module. Refer to Driver Air- (3) From the end of travel, rotate the rotor two full
bag Module Removal and Installation for proper pro- turns and a half in the counterclockwise direction.
cedures. The horn wire and the squib wire should end up at
(5) Do not connect the battery negative cable. the bottom. If not, rotate the rotor counter clockwise
Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System until the wires are properly orientated, but not more
Test procedures. than half turn (180 degrees). Engage clockspring
locking mechanism.
(4) For installation, refer to Clockspring Installa-
ADJUSTMENTS tion
(5) Do not connect battery negative cable. Refer to
CLOCKSPRING CENTERING PROCEDURE Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag System Test
If the rotating tape within the clockspring is not procedures.
positioned properly with the steering wheel and the
front wheels, the clockspring may fail during use.
The following procedure MUST BE USED to center
the clockspring if: