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Installation Procedure

CAUTION:

When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:

  • Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module
  • Make sure the bag opening points away from you

When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

  1. Connect the SIR electrical connector.
  2. Connect the CPA retainer to the SIR connector.
  3. Connect the SIR lead wire to the clip on the steering wheel.
  4. Connect the SIR lead wire to the clip on the inflator module.
    5. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the wiring is not exposed or trapped between the inflatable restraint steering wheel module and the steering wheel.
  5. Press the inflator module into the steering wheel firmly enough that the module engages and latches the notched pins in the leaf springs.
  6. Rotate the steering wheel back into the straight position.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM in SIR.
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