(3) Remove two bolts retaining Driver Airbag Mod-
ule.
(4) Lift module and disconnect airbag and horn
wire connectors.
(5) Remove Driver Airbag Module from vehicle.
WARNING: When replacing a deployed Driver Air-
bag Module, the clockspring must also be replaced.
Refer to Clockspring Removal and Installation in
this section for proper procedure.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect clockspring, horn and airbag wiring
connectors to the module. Make airbag connection by
pressing straight in on the connector. The connector
should be fully seated to assure positive connection.
Insert Connector Position Assurance (CPA) tab.
Check that the wires are not pinched during instal-
lation.
(2) Install the airbag screws and tighten to 7 to 9
N·m (65 to 85 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect the wire connectors to the speed con-
trol switches and install switches. Tighten speed con-
trol screws to 1.5 N·m (13 in. lbs).
(4) Do not connect battery negative cable remote
terminal. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing for Airbag
System Test procedures.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE
NON DEPLOYED MODULE
When removing a module for any reason other
than DEPLOYMENT.
The instrument panel must be PARTIALLY
removed for Passenger Airbag Module service. Refer
to Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Systems for
graphics of complete I/P.
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood and disconnect the negative battery
cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
(2) Remove the four screws that attach the glove
box door to the instrument panel and remove the
glove box door.
(3) Remove right instrument panel endcap.
(4) If equipped with center console:
• Remove the gearshift handle set screw and then
remove the gear shift handle.
• Remove the console shifter bezel.
• Remove the right console side trim panel.
(5) Accessing through the glove box door, remove
five screws to the glove box close-out assembly (20 in.
lbs. torque) (Fig. 11).
(6) Remove the left and right A-pillar trim mold-
ings.
(7) Remove the left instrument panel endcap.
(8) Remove the left lower instrument panel trim
cover. Disconnect the hood release cable and decklid
release electrical connector. Remove and set panel
aside.
(9) Remove the left knee blocker.
(10) Remove the instrument panel center bezel.
Disconnect the heater - a/c control unit and traction
control switch (if equipped), electrical connectors.
(11) If equipped with console, remove the left
instrument panel side cover.
(12) If not equipped with center console, remove
the center lower instrument panel floor bin.
(13) Remove the two center instrument panel
lower attaching nuts.
(14) Remove the left (driver’s) side air distribution
ducts.
(15) Disconnect the brake switch electrical connec-
tor.
(16) Remove the bulkhead connector mounting
screw.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the bulk-
head connector.
(17) Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) electrical connector.
(18) Disconnect the two center instrument panel
ground eyelets on the left side of the floor tunnel.
(19) Remove the four steering column nuts and
lower the steering column to the floor.
(20) Remove the three lower left instrument panel
mounting bolts.
(21) Remove the three upper left instrument panel
mounting bolts.
(22) Disconnect the instrument panel to body har-
ness electrical connector.
(23) Disconnect the radio antenna connector.
(24) Remove the three lower right instrument
panel mounting bolts.
Fig. 11 Glove Box Close - Out to Reinforcement
1 – RETAINING SCREWS
8M - 12 PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS LH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
2000 LHS, 300M, CONCORDE AND INTREPID
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