Driver Air Bag Module: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Prior to reinstalling a previously removed driver air bag module, make sure to correctly position the wire clip that retains the driver air bag module to the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction will result in incorrect installation of the driver air bag module and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
Steering wheel components are not serviceable. Make sure that the wire clips are positioned and attached correctly to the steering wheel. If any components are damaged, a new steering wheel must be installed.
- Make sure the wire clips are correctly positioned to the steering wheel.
- If the wire clips are not correctly positioned in any of the 10 attachment points, reposition the wire clips as necessary.
- Route the steering wheel controls wire harness into the clips as shown.
- Connect the 2 driver air bag module connectors.
- Install the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
- Push the driver air bag module until the wire clips are fully engaged to the driver air bag module attachment pins.
- Verify that the driver air bag module wire clips are fully engaged to steering wheel.
- Using a mirror viewing from the back of the steering wheel, verify that the wire clips are in the correct position as shown in the illustration.
- Pull firmly on each corner of the driver air bag module to make sure that the wire clips are fully engaged to the driver air bag module attachment pins.
- Position the instrument cluster finish panel and upper steering column shroud.
- Connect the in-vehicle temperature sensor assembly.
- Install the 2 instrument cluster finish panel screws.
- Install the lower steering column shroud.
- Clip the lower steering column shroud to the upper steering column shroud.
- Install the 3 screws.
- Install the steering column cover.
- Install the 3 screws.
- Repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering .
- Verify that the horn operates by pushing each corner of the driver air bag module.
If the horn does not operate, remove the driver air bag module following the steps in this procedure and check the following:
- that each horn contact is in the correct position in the steering wheel armature.
- that the steering wheel switches connector is connected to the clockspring assembly.
- that the horn wire connectors in the upper RH of the steering wheel armature are connected.
- If the 3 items are OK, check the horn for faults. Refer to appropriate HORN Article.
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The illustration shows correctly positioned wire clips.
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The illustration shows incorrectly positioned wire clips.
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Make sure the steering wheel controls wiring is routed clear of the driver air bag module attachment points on the steering wheel so that the wiring is not pinched during driver air bag module installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in component damage and/or system failure.
NOTE:
The driver air bag module electrical connectors are unique and cannot be reversed when connected to the driver air bag module. Match the electrical connector key to the keyway in the driver air bag module. Do not force the electrical connectors into the driver air bag module. Damage to the connector or component may occur.
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If inspection shows that the driver air bag wire clips are in the incorrect position, remove the driver air bag from the steering wheel in order to install the wire clips correctly. Failure to follow this instruction may result in component failure.
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The steering wheel cover is omitted for clarity.
NOTE:
If equipped, make sure that the in-vehicle temperature sensor assembly is connected to the instrument cluster finish panel to ensure that dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) operates correctly.