Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 654

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 6 Fuse Access Panel
Fig. 7 Steering Column Cover Attachment
Fig. 8 Steering Column Cover Liner Attaching
WARNING: WHEN AN UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY IS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE STEER-
ING WHEEL, DISCONNECT BATTERY GROUND
Screws
Fig. 9 Steering Wheel Covers
CABLE AND ISOLATE. ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE FOR TWO MINUTES, BEFORE
BEGINIG AIR BAG REMOVAL.
(7) Remove the 2 fasteners, 1 on each side of steer-
ing wheel, attaching air bag module to steering
wheel (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 Air Bag Module Mounting Bolts
WARNING: WHEN HANDLING AN UNDEPLOYED
AIRBAG MODULE DURING SERVICING OF THE
STEERING COLUMN THE FOLLOWING PRECAU-
TIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED. AT NO TIME
SHOULD ANY SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY BE PER-
MITTED NEAR THE INFLATOR ON THE BACK OF
THE AIRBAG MODULE. WHEN CARRYING A LIVE
MODULE, THE TRIM COVER SHOULD BE POINTED
AWAY FROM THE BODY TO MINIMIZE INJURY IF
AIRBAG ACCIDENTLY DEPLOYS. IF AIRBAG MOD-
ULE IS PLACED ON A BENCH OR OTHER SUR-
FACE, PLASTIC COVER SHOULD BE FACE UP TO
MINIMIZE MOVEMENT IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL
DEPLOYMENT.
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