Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Aztek

Tools Required

J 44298 Driver Air Bag Removal Tool

Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
2. On the back side of steering wheel are 4 openings for removing the driver inflator module.
3. Place the steering wheel so that 2 of the openings are on top.
4. Adjust and install J 44298 into 2 of the holes.

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

5. Push the handle back towards I/P releasing the 2 spring loaded fasteners at the same time.
6. Turn the steering wheel and open J 44298 . Use one of the tool fingers to remove cruise control lever cover in order to gain access.
7. PlaceJ 44298 and insert into place around cruise control lever and repeat the same steps for the other 2 openings.
8. Pull the driver inflator module gently away from the steering wheel.




Important: Note the driver inflator wire routing positions, the redundant control routing positions, and the horn wire routing positions for the correct re-assembly.

9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) and the electrical connector from the driver inflator module.
10. Remove the horn grounded lead (2) from the threaded hole in the steering wheel.
11. Rotate the horn contact lead counterclockwise ¼ turn.
12. Remove the horn contact lead (2) from the steering column cam tower.
13. Remove the inflatable restraint module (5).

Caution: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

•	The seat cushion frame

•	The seat recliner, if equipped

•	The seat adjuster

•	The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.
14. 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 and Scrapping .

1. Connect the horn ground lead (2) into the lower left threaded hole in the steering wheel.
2. Connect the horn contact lead into the steering column cam tower.
3. Rotate the horn contact turn ¼ turn clockwise to lock.
4. Connect the inflator module electrical connector and the CPA (4).

Important: Route the driver inflator wires, the redundant control wires, and the horn wires correctly.

5. Align the driver inflator module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
6. Push the driver inflator module firmly into the steering column in order to engage the fasteners.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .

Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Rendezvous

Tools Required

J 44298 Driver Air Bag Removal Tool

Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:

Caution: A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used, always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
2. On the back side of the steering wheel are 4 openings for removing the driver inflator module.
3. Place the steering wheel so that 2 of the openings are on top.
4. Adjust and install J 44298 into 2 of the holes.

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

5. Push the handle back towards the I/P, releasing the 2 spring-loaded fasteners at the same time.
6. Turn the steering wheel and open J 44298 . Use one of the tool fingers to remove cruise control lever cover in order to gain access.
7. Place J 44298 and insert into place around the cruise control lever and repeat the same steps for the other 2 openings.
8. Pull the driver inflator module gently away from the steering wheel.




Important: Note the driver inflator wire routing positions, the redundant control routing positions, and the horn wire routing positions for the correct re-assembly.

9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) and the electrical connector for the driver inflator module.
10. Remove the horn grounded lead (2) from the threaded hole in the steering wheel.
11. Rotate the horn contact lead counterclockwise ¼  turn.
12. Remove the horn contact lead (2) from the steering column cam tower.
13. Remove the inflatable restraint module (5).

Caution: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the following parts for damage. Replace these parts if necessary:

•	The seat cushion frame

•	The seat recliner, if equipped

•	The seat adjuster

•	The seat back frame

Failure to do so may cause future personal injury.
14. 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 and Scrapping .

1. Connect the horn ground lead (2) into the lower left threaded hole in the steering wheel.
2. Connect the horn contact lead into the steering column cam tower.
3. Rotate the horn contact turn ¼ turn clockwise to lock.
4. Connect the inflator module electrical connector and the CPA (4).

Important: This vehicle is equipped with dual stage frontal air bags. Match the right color connector to the right color opening in the module. Route the driver inflator wires, the redundant control wires, and the horn wires correctly.

5. Align the driver inflator module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
6. Push the driver inflator module firmly into the steering column in order to engage the fasteners.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .