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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 5 Clockspring
(10) Remove multi-function switch by unfastening
the two screws.
(11) Remove the clockspring by lifting the top lock
housing latches up slightly to guide it over the lock
housing. The clockspring cannot be serviced.
INSTALLATION
(1) Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are
straight ahead position.
(2) Center the clockspring by ensuring the yellow
indicator visually seen through the centering window.
Refer to Clockspring Centering Procedure.
(3) Align the top locking tab with the slot on the
lock housing. Gently push into place.
(4) Install the multi-function switch and tighten to
1.5 to 2.5 N·m (14 to 22 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install
the
steering
tighten to 1.7 to 2.3 N·m (15 to 20 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Carefully route the wires through the hole in
the steering wheel armature. Install steering wheel
and Tighten to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Route the speed control wires under the horn
mechanism and through the speed control switch
pockets. Connect the speed control wires to switches
and install switches. Tighten screws to 0.7 to 2.7 N·m
(6 to 24 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Connect horn lead to the airbag module mount-
ing bracket.
(9) Connect the yellow airbag lead to the Driver
Airbag Module and push secondary latch into place
(Fig. 5). Ensure the wires do not get pinched during
installation.
(10) Install the airbag module bolts and tighten to
9 to 10 N·m (80 to 90 in. lbs.) torque. Refer to Diag-
nosis and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures
before connecting the battery negative remote cable.
column
shrouds
and
PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
REMOVAL
CAUTION: When removing a deployed Driver Air-
bag Module, rubber gloves, eye protection and long
sleeves should be worn. There may be deposits on
the surface that could irritate the skin and eyes.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
remote cable (Fig. 3).
(2) Remove the Driver Airbag Module attaching
T-30 Torx bolts from back side of the steering wheel
(Fig. 6). Lift the module and disconnect the wire by:
Fig. 6 Driver Airbag Module
(a) Lifting the secondary latch.
(b) Disconnect the connector from back of the
Driver Airbag Module using the finger grips. Use
care not to pull on wires. Never use a metallic tool
to pry off the connector.
(3) Remove the speed control switch screws from
the back of the steering wheel. Pull the switch pods
out and disconnect the wires.
(4) Disconnect the horn wire from the airbag
mounting bracket. Remove the speed control wires
from the wire guides.
(5) When replacing a deployed Driver Airbag Mod-
ule, the clockspring must also be replaced. Refer to
Clockspring Removal and Installation in this section.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect horn wire to the Driver Airbag Module
mounting bracket. Connect the Driver Airbag Module
connector to the back of the module. Make airbag
connection by pressing straight in on the connector
then push the secondary latch into place. The connec-
tor should be fully seated to ensure a positive connec-
tion. Ensure that the wires do not get pinched during
installation.
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