501-20B-48 Occupant Restraints — Passive — Supplemental Air 501-20B-48
Bag System
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Driver Air Bag Module (40 700 0)
Removal
WARNING: Wait at least 15 minutes after
disconnecting the battery before dis-
connecting the air bag control module
electrical connector. For all other sup-
plementary restraints system electrical
connectors, wait two minutes. Failure to
follow these procedures could increase
the possibility of accidentally deploying
the air bag(s) and pyrotechnic pre-
tensioner's.
WARNING: Always carry the air bag
module with the cover side away from
the body and stand it with the cover up-
permost. Do not attempt to repair, open
or apply electrical power to the module.
Never use modules that are visibly
damaged. Do not expose the module to
heat sources in excess of 100°C.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the steering column upper and
lower shrouds.
3. Detach the air bag module Torx retaining
bolts.
• Rotate the steering wheel 90 degrees
from its central position to gain access to
the first Torx screw. Rotate the steering
wheel 180 degrees to access the second
Torx screw.
08/2001 2002 Bantam