Passenger Airbag Module; Steering Wheel - Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual

8M - 6 PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(2) Install the two module bolts and tighten to 9 to
10 N·m (80 to 90 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect wire connectors to the speed control
switches and install the switches. Tighten the screws
to 0.7 to 2.7 N·m (6 to 24 in lbs.). Refer to Diagnosis
and Testing for Airbag System Test procedures before
connecting the battery negative remote cable.

PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE

DEPLOYED MODULE
CAUTION: When removing a deployed Passenger
Airbag Module, rubber gloves, eye protection and
long sleeves should be worn. There may be depos-
its on the surface that could irritate the skin and
eyes.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove Instrument Panel. Refer to Group 8E,
Instrument Panel and Systems for Removal and
Installation.
(2) After removal of the instrument panel discon-
nect Passenger Airbag Module wire connector.
(3) Remove the four nuts and two screws attaching
airbag assembly to the instrument panel collar.
(4) Lift Passenger Airbag Module up and out of
panel cavity.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
(1) Remove all of the instrument panel components
that are not damaged and replace any components
that are damaged.
(2) Use a new instrument panel and pad assembly.
(3) Transfer all of the components.
(4) Install a new Passenger Airbag Module and
tighten nuts to 11 N·m (100 in. lbs.) and screws to 2
N·m (20 in. lbs.) torque. Refer to Diagnosis and Test-
ing for Airbag System Test procedures before connect-
ing battery negative remote cable.
UNDEPLOYED MODULE
REMOVAL
When removing a Passenger Airbag Module for any
reason other than DEPLOYMENT:
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
remote cable (Fig. 3).
(2) Open and lower glove box fully to gain access
to Passenger Airbag Module (PAB) attaching screws
inside of the glove box (Fig. 7). Glove box removal not
required.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from the Passenger
Airbag Module.
Fig. 7 Passenger Airbag Removal
(4) Remove the four nuts and two screws attaching
airbag assembly to the instrument panel collar.
(5) Lift Passenger Airbag Module up and out of
panel cavity.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Install a new Passenger Airbag Module and tighten
nuts to 11 N·m (100 in. lbs.) and screws to 2 N·m (20
in. lbs.) torque. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for
Airbag System Test procedures before connecting bat-
tery negative remote cable.

STEERING WHEEL

REMOVAL
(1) Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are
in the straight ahead position.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
remote cable (Fig. 3).
(3) Remove the Driver Airbag Module attaching
T-30 Torx bolts from back side of the steering wheel.
Lift the module and disconnect the wire by:
(a) Lifting the secondary latch.
(b) Disconnect the connector from the module
using the finger grips. Use care not to pull on wires.
Never use a metallic tool to pry on the connector.
(4) Remove the speed control switch screws from
back of the steering wheel. Pull the switch pods out
and disconnect the wires.
(5) Disconnect the horn wire from the airbag mod-
ule mounting bracket. Remove the speed control
wires from under the bracket and from the wire
guides.
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