Control Switches

Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable and air bag backup power supply. Refer to Section 01-20B.

    WARNING: THE AIR BAG POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT IS SERVICED.

2. Remove four nut and washer assemblies retaining air bag module to steering wheel.

3. Disconnect air bag electrical connector from clockspring contact connector.

4. Remove air bag module from steering wheel.

    WARNING: PLACE AIR BAG MODULE ON BENCH WITH TRIM COVER FACING UP.

   
   
   
   
   

5. Pry off speed control switch bezels at side skirts.

6. Remove bezels from steering wheel.
   
   
   
   

7. Remove four Phillips head screws from speed control switch assemblies.
   
   
   
   

8. Remove wire organizer from steering wheel.
   
   
   
   

9. Disconnect speed control and horn switch connectors. Remove speed control switches and wiring assembly.
   
   
   
   

Installation

1. Position speed control switches on steering wheel and install four Phillips head screws.
   
   
   
   

2. Connect all harness connectors and route wiring in steering wheel cavity. Install wire organizer.
   
   
   
   

3. Position speed control switch bezels and snap into place.
   
   
   
   

4. Position air bag module to steering wheel so that the clockspring contact connector can be connected to the air bag module.

5. Install air bag module with four nut and washer assemblies. Tighten to 4-5.6 Nm (35-50 lb-in).

6. Connect air bag backup power supply and negative battery cable.

7. Verify AIR BAG indicator.