Air Bag Sliding Contact


Removal

WARNING:
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG.

WARNING:
CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH A MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.

WARNING:
PLACE A LIVE AIR BAG ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE WITH THE TRIM COVER UP.

WARNING:
AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE MAY CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS.

WARNING:
NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAGS. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING:
AIR BAG MODULES WITH DISCOLORED OR DAMAGED COVERS OR DEPLOYMENT DOORS MUST BE REPLACED, NOT REPAINTED.

WARNING:
VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SYSTEM IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND WIRING PIGTAIL FOR DEFORMATION. IF DAMAGED, THE SENSOR SHOULD BE REPLACED WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.

WARNING:
TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO STARTER RELAY CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE.

1. Remove the driver side air bag module; refer to procedure in this section.

2. Note:
Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

Remove the steering wheel (3600); refer to «Section 211-04».

µ 3. If equipped, twist the tilt wheel handle and shank (3F609) and remove.

µ 4. Remove the lower steering column shroud (3530).

1 Remove the three screws.

2 Remove the steering column shroud.

µ 5. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582).

1 Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch lock cylinder and turn to RUN position.

2 Push the (A) ignition switch lock cylinder release tab with a punch while pulling out the (B) ignition switch lock cylinder.

µ 6. Carefully pry to release the clips and remove the steering column opening cover.

µ 7. Remove the upper steering column shroud.

Note:
The air bag sliding contact has a lock that prevents accidental rotation when the steering wheel is removed.

µ 8. If the (A) lock is missing, apply two (B) strips of masking tape across the air bag sliding contact (14A664) and housing to prevent accidental rotation.

µ 9. Remove the key-in ignition warning indicator switch.

10. Disconnect the air bag sliding contact electrical connector and separate the air bag electrical connector from the bracket.

µ 11. Pry the retaining clips loose.

12. Separate the wire from the two retaining clips holding wire to the column.

µ 13. Remove the air bag sliding contact.

l Feed the wiring harness through the instrument panel (04304).


Installation

WARNING:
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG.

WARNING:
CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH A MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.

WARNING:
REPAIR IS MADE BY REPLACEMENT ONLY. IF A PART IS REPLACED AND THE NEW PART DOES NOT CORRECT THE CONDITION, INSTALL THE ORIGINAL PART AND PERFORM THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE AGAIN.

WARNING:
NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAGS. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Note:
When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.

1. Note:
The air bag sliding contact has a lock that prevents rotation of the air bag sliding contact when the steering wheel is removed.

If the lock is missing, the air bag sliding contact must be realigned by:

1 Rotating the air bag sliding contact rotor counterclockwise until it stops.

2 Rotate two revolutions.

3 Install per instructions.

µ 2. Properly orientate the air bag sliding contact.

1 The air bag electrical pigtail should point to the three o'clock position.

2 The dot on the steering shaft should be at the nine o'clock position.

µ 3. Press at six, twelve, and three o'clock positions to seat the air bag sliding contact.

4. Rotate the wiring; secure into two wire clips.

5. Connect the two electrical connectors. Snap into the bracket.

6. Install the key-in-ignition warning indicator switch.

7. If a new clock spring is used, remove the yellow anti-rotation tab.

µ 8. Install the upper and lower steering column shroud.

9. Install the steering column opening cover.

µ 10. If equipped, install the tilt wheel handle and shank.

11. Note:
Ensure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position before starting the installation procedure.

Install the steering wheel; refer to «Section 211-04».

12. Install the «Driver Side Air Bag Module»; refer to the procedure in this section.