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Airbag - Driver - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door.
  2. Lower the LH and RH front windows.
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  5. Press the spring clips (x2) simultaneously from the 2 access holes to release the driver airbag from the steering yoke, and then partially pull the airbag away from the steering yoke.
    CAUTION: Do not insert the tool too far as the airbag electrical connector could be damaged.
    CAUTION: Do not remove the driver airbag from the steering yoke yet because the airbag electrical connector is still connected to the steering yoke.
    WARNING: Note how the airbag is attached to the steering yoke to aid in installation. Failure to fully seat both sides of the airbag can result in the airbag falling out or not performing as intended.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Small flathead screwdriver
    • Torx bit 10x70 mm
    • Torx bit 15x70 mm
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  6. Disconnect the driver airbag electrical connector, and then remove the airbag from the vehicle.
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