Installation; Driver Airbag Cover Removal - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

PT
DRIVER AIRBAG (Continued)
Fig. 10 SECOND DRIVER AIRBAG RETAINING PIN -
REMOVAL
Fig. 11 DRIVER AIRBAG ELECTRICAL
CONNECTORS
1 - DRIVER AIRBAG
2 - DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR
3 - STEERING WHEEL
4 - HORN CONNECTOR
WARNING: WHEN
DRIVER AIRBAG, THE CLOCK SPRING MUST ALSO
BE REPLACED (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/CLOCK SPRING - REMOVAL).

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Before installation, inspect the rear of the
steering wheel for presence of driver airbag retain-
ing clips anti-rattle foam pads. If any of them are
damaged or missing, replace them as necessary.
REPLACING A DEPLOYED
Fig. 12 DRIVER AIRBAG HORN CONNECTOR
1 - WIRE FROM CLOCK SPRING
2 - WIRE TO HORN SWITCH
3 - DRIVER AIRBAG IGNITER
4 - SMALL SCREWDRIVER
(1) Connect the squib wire to the driver airbag.
Make airbag connection by pressing straight in on
the connector. The connector should be fully seated.
Feel for positive snap to assure positive connection.
(2) Connect the horn wire.
(3) Rotate the steering wheel 90° left or right.
(4) Place driver airbag into position and firmly
snap both pins into place. Listen for the audible
click at each pin. Visually check that both pins
are properly seated between the legs of the
clips.
(5) Install steering column shrouds (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/UPPER SHROUD - INSTAL-
LATION). Be sure all wires are inside of shrouds.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE
CABLE YET (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM).
(6) Close hood.
(7) Verify vehicle and system operation.
DRIVER AIRBAG COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Wait two minutes for the system reserve capac-
itor to discharge before servicing any airbag compo-
nents.
RESTRAINTS 8O - 9