Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1373

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STEERING WHEEL (Continued)
(2) Ensure the three foam rubber driver airbag
retaining clip pads are still in place on the rear of
the steering wheel (Fig. 40). Replace any missing
pads.
Fig. 40 Foam Rubber Pad Locations
1 - TOP REAR OF STEERING WHEEL
2 - FOAM RUBBER PADS
3 - DRIVER AIRBAG RETAINING CLIP
4 - HORN GROUND AREA- NO PAD HERE
CAUTION: Do not install the steering wheel onto the
shaft of the steering column by driving it onto the
shaft.
(3) Feed the clockspring wiring leads through the
hole in the steering wheel. Align the steering wheel's
wide mounting spline with the steering column shaft
missing spline area and push the wheel onto the
shaft. Make sure the clockspring lines up with the
back of the wheel and does not bind.
(4) Install the steering wheel retaining bolt and
tighten it until the steering wheel is fully installed
on shaft. Tighten the steering wheel retaining bolt to
54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install the driver airbag. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTAL-
LATION)
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE
CABLE YET. REFER FIRST TO AIRBAG SYSTEM
TEST. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
(6) Reconnect battery using Airbag System Test
procedure in Restraints. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
RESTRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
(7) Close hood.
(8) Verify vehicle and system operation.
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