Tool Required

J 44298 Drivers Air Bag Removal Tool

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
2. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the yellow 2-way wiring harness connector on the steering wheel module coil at the base of the steering column.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the steering wheel module coil.
4. Position the steering wheel all the way down, if the vehicle is equipped with power steering.



5. On the back side of the steering wheel are 4 openings/holes for removing the driver inflator module.
6. Turn the steering wheel until 2 of the opening/holes are on top.
7. Adjust and install J 44298 into 2 of the holes.

Important: Seat the air bag removal tool all the way for the tool to perform properly.

8. Push the handle back towards the instrument panel (I/P), releasing the 2 spring-loaded fasteners at the same time.
9. Turn the steering wheel and repeat the same steps for the other 2 opening/holes.



10. Remove the inflator module from the steering wheel.
11. Pull the inflator module gently away from the steering wheel.



12. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA).
13. Disconnect the electrical connector from the back of the inflator module.
14. Rotate the horn contact lead counterclockwise ¼ turn. The lead is located in the center of the steering wheel column.
15. Remove the horn contact lead.
16. Remove the steering wheel module.
17. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling, Shipping, and Scrapping .

1. Press in and rotate the horn contact lead (2) clockwise ¼ turn to lock in place.
2. Install the CPA.



3. Install the inflator module to the steering wheel by pushing on both sides of the module until the retaining springs engage.
4. Verify the operation of the horn. It the horn doesn't work, remove the module and inspect the wire connection.
5. Return the steering wheel to the original postilion.



6. Connect the yellow 2-way wiring harness connector to the steering wheel module coil at the base of the steering column.
7. Install the CPA to the wiring harness connector.
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .