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Driver Air Bag Module: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Lincoln MKT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Always carry or place a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment door/trim cover/tear seam pointed away from the body. Do not set a live air bag module down with the deployment door/trim cover/tear seam face down. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, Safety Canopy® or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition is ON.
NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
NOTE: Follow each step of the procedure precisely to make sure of correct driver air bag module removal and installation.
  1. Depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
  2. Remove the 2 bolts and steering column opening trim panel.
    • Detach the pin-type retainer and disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
    • Remove the 3 screws.
    • Unclip the lower steering column shroud from the upper steering column shroud and remove.
    • Disconnect the power tilt switch electrical connector and remove the lower steering column shroud.
  4. Position the steering wheel to access the driver air bag module wire clips.
    5. NOTE: Back of steering wheel shown in illustration.
    Fig 1: Prying Lower Wire Clips From Driver Air Bag Module Attachment Pins
    G07795066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the driver air bag module.
    • From the back of the steering wheel through the upper access hole, use a suitable tool to pry the upper wire clips away from the driver air bag module attachment pins.
    • From the back of the steering wheel through the lower access hole, use a suitable tool to pry the lower wire clips away from the driver air bag module attachment pins.
  6. Lift the driver air bag module from the steering wheel.
  7. Release the 2 retaining tabs and disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 2: Locating Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connectors
    G07795067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the driver air bag module.
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