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2. Disconnect diagnostic module connectors located at base of steering column and connect Short Circuit
Connectors (49-H066-004 ) to diagnostic module harness connectors. See Fig. 3
.
ACTIVATING SYSTEM (MX-3, RX7 & 929)
1. Ensure negative battery cable is still disconnected. Remove short circuit connectors from diagnostic
module harness connectors. See Fig. 3
. Reconnect diagnostic module harness connectors to diagnostic
module.
2. Reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition on. Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure air bag
system is operating properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
. Activate audio anti-theft function
(if equipped).
Fig. 1: Disconnecting Clockspring Connectors (Typical)

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Fig. 4: Centering Clockspring
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
Removal
Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag
system. Refer to AIR BAG DISABLING & ACTIVATING
. Remove air bag module bolts or nuts from back
of steering wheel. Disconnect driver air bag module harness connector(s) and support rope. Remove driver air
bag module.
Installation
WARNING:To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and carefully
follow all WARNINGS and SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
.

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To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten driver air bag module bolts or nuts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table. Activate air bag system. See AIR BAG DISABLING &
ACTIVATING . Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM
OPERATION CHECK .
STEERING WHEEL
Removal
Set front wheels in straight-ahead position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disable air bag system. See AIR
BAG DISABLING & ACTIVATING . Remove driver air bag module. See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE .
Mark steering wheel and shaft for reassembly reference. Remove steering wheel nut. Using appropriate puller,
remove steering wheel.
Installation
Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Install steering wheel, ensuring reference marks are aligned.
Tighten steering wheel nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table. To install remaining
components, reverse removal procedure.
COMBINATION SWITCH
Removal
1. Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS. Disable air bag
system. See AIR BAG DISABLING & ACTIVATING
.
2. Remove driver air bag module. See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
. Remove steering wheel. See
STEERING WHEEL
. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect combination
switch electrical connectors. Remove combination switch screws.
3. Remove clockspring and combination switch as an assembly. Separate clockspring from combination
switch.
Installation
1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Before
installing steering wheel, center clockspring. See CLOCKSPRING CENTERING
under
ADJUSTMENTS. Tighten steering wheel nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table.
2. After installation, activate air bag system. See AIR BAG DISABLING & ACTIVATING
. Check AIR
BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
.
IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY
Removal & Installation
1. Remove driver air bag module, steering wheel and combination switch. See the following:
DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE.

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Fig. 30: A/T Circuit
WARNING SYSTEMS

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Fig. 31: Warning System Circuits
WIPER/WASHER

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