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Driver Air Bag Module: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Navigator and 2005 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    Navigator vehicles 

  1. Connect the steering wheel controls electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Connecting Steering Wheel Controls Electrical Connector
    G03933077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
    Fig 2: Connecting Driver Air Bag Module Electrical Connectors And Positioning Driver Air Bag Module To Steering Wheel
    G03933076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the two driver air bag module electrical connectors and position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.

    3. Expedition vehicles 

  3. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
    1. Connect the horn switch 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.
    2. Connect the driver air bag module electrical connectors.
    3. Position the driver air bag module to the steering wheel.
    Fig 3: Positioning Driver Air Bag Module To Steering Wheel
    G03933026Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. All vehicles 

    NOTE: Inspect the driver air bag module back surface and steering wheel sides for any loose components or objects. Cycle the plate spring and make sure the horn mechanism functions correctly.
    NOTE: Make sure to tighten the bolts in two stages to prevent horn effort concerns.
  4. While holding the driver air bag module in place, keep it still at the center of the steering wheel and install the two bolts.
    • Stage 1: Tighten the outboard bolt (nearest the driver door) then the inboard bolt to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten the outboard bolt then the inboard bolt to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
    5. CAUTION: If the opening between the driver air bag module trim cover and steering wheel is not uniform, the horn mechanism may not function correctly.
  5. Inspect the opening between the driver air bag module trim cover and the steering wheel. If the opening is not uniform, remove the two bolts and carry out the previous step once again.
  6. Install the two steering wheel back cover plugs.
  7. Repower the system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEPOWERING AND REPOWERING .
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