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Driver Air Bag Module: Installation

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  1. Connect the driver air bag module.
    1. Connect the horn electrical connector.
    2. CAUTION: The clockspring 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.
    3. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connectors as noted during removal.
    4. Install the driver air bag module electrical wiring into the driver air bag wiring clip.
      Fig 1: Installing Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Wiring Into Driver Air Bag Wiring Clip
      G04586536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: With the driver air bag module held as close to the steering wheel as possible, take up the slack in the wiring by gently tucking any excess length into the pocket at the bottom of the steering wheel before rocking the driver air bag module into place.
    Fig 2: Aligning Driver Air Bag Module Locking Pins
    G04586537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Align the 4 driver air bag module locking pins to the openings in the steering wheel and position the driver air bag module in place.
  4. With the locking pins aligned and the driver air bag module positioned to the steering wheel, push inward seating the 4 locking pins to the spring clips.
    • An audible click should be heard when the driver air bag module locking pins are seated in place to the spring clip. When the 4 locking pins are seated in place, there should be an even uniform gap between the driver air bag module trim cover and the steering wheel.
      Fig 3: Installing Driver Air Bag Module
      G04586538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .