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Airbag - Driver - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Connect the driver airbag electrical connector.
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  2. Position the driver airbag assembly onto the steering yoke so that the datums are aligned with the clips.
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  3. Press the LH side of the driver airbag assembly into the steering yoke until an audible click is heard and the spring clip is fully seated.
    WARNING: Failure to fully seat both sides of the airbag can result in the airbag falling out or not performing as intended.
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  4. Press the RH side of the driver airbag assembly into the steering yoke until an audible click is heard and the spring clip is fully seated.
    WARNING: Failure to fully seat both sides of the airbag can result in the airbag falling out or not performing as intended.
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  5. Perform a light pull test on the LH side of the driver airbag to verify that it is properly secured to the steering yoke.
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  6. Perform a light pull test on the RH side of the driver airbag to verify that it is properly secured to the steering yoke.
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  7. Check that the gap between the driver airbag assembly and the steering yoke is consistent around the perimeter of the airbag.
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  8. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  9. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  10. Raise the LH and RH front windows.
  11. Close the LH front door.
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