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cle. Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+)
circuit cavity of the power seat wire harness connec-
tor for the power seat switch. If OK, go to Step 4. If
not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the
power seat circuit breaker under the seat as
required.
(4) Check for continuity between the ground cir-
cuit cavity of the power seat wire harness connector
for the power seat switch and a good ground. There
should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK,
repair the open ground circuit to ground as required.
(5) Test the power seat switch. Refer toDiagnosis
and Testing Power Seat Switchin this section. If
the switch tests OK, test the circuits of the power
seat wire harness between the inoperative power seat
track adjuster motor and the power seat switch for
shorts or opens. If the circuits check OK, replace the
faulty power seat track unit. If the circuits are not
OK, repair the power seat wire harness as required.
REMOVAL
WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY
SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT
YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Remove the appropriate seat from the vehicle
and place it on a clean work surface(Refer to 23 -
BODY/SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the Body Control Module retaining
screws.
(3) Disconnect the body control module electrical
connectors and remove the body control module from
the power seat track.
(4) Remove the rear fabric blocker trim panel from
the rear of the front seat.
(5) Remove the seat side cover and power seat
switch as an assembly (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT CUSHION SIDE COVERS - REMOVAL).
(6) Disconnect all electrical connectors connecting
the power seat track to the seat assembly.
(7) Pull the seat back trim cover up slightly to
access and remove the two seat back frame mounting
bolts and also remove two seat back recliner bolts.
(8) Remove four seat track mounting bolts from
the seat cushion pan.
(9) Remove the power seat track from the seat.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seat cushion on the seat track.
(2) Install the four seat track retaining bolts in the
seat cushion pan. Torque the bolts to 28.5 N´m.
(3) Position the seat back and install the two seat
back frame mounting bolts and the two seat back
recliner bolts. Torque the bolts to 55 N´m.
(4) Route and connect the electrical connectors
between the power seat track and the seat assembly.
(5) Install the seat side cover and power seat
switch as an assembly (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT CUSHION SIDE COVERS - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the rear fabric blocker trim panel on the
rear of the front seat.
(7) Position the body control module and connect
the body control module electrical connectors.
(8) Install the Body Control Module retaining
screws.
(9) Install the seat assembly in the vehicle (Refer
to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - INSTALLATION).
PASSENGER POWER SEAT
TRACK
DESCRIPTION
The eight-way power seat option includes a electri-
cally operated power seat track unit located under
each front seat. The power seat circuit breaker is
mounted on the rear of the power seat track, just
behind the seat rear trim panel. The lower half of the
power seat track is secured to the floor panel via four
studs and nuts that must be accessed from the
underside of the vehicle. Four bolts secure the bot-
tom of the seat cushion frame to the upper half of the
power seat track unit. Four additional bolts secure
the seat back frame to the power seat track unit.
The power seat track unit includes four reversible
electric motors that are secured to the upper half of
the track unit. Each motor moves the seat adjuster
through a combination of worm-drive gearboxes and
screw-type drive units.
The front and rear of the seat are operated by two
separate vertical adjustment motors. These motors
can be operated independently of each other, tilting
the entire seat assembly forward or rearward; or,
they can be operated in unison by selecting the
proper power seat switch functions, which will raise
or lower the entire seat assembly. A third motor is
the horizontal adjustment motor, which moves the
seat track in the forward and rearward directions.
The forth motor is the recliner adjustment motor,
which moves the seat back in the forward and rear-
ward directions.
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The power seat track unit cannot be repaired, and
is serviced only as a complete unit. If any component
in this unit is faulty or damaged, the entire power
seat track unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
When a power seat switch control knob or knobs
are actuated, a battery feed and a ground path are
applied through the switch contacts to the power seat
track or recliner adjuster motor. The selected
adjuster motor operates to move the seat track or
recliner through its drive unit in the selected direc-
tion until the switch is released, or until the travel
limit of the adjuster is reached. When the switch is
moved in the opposite direction, the battery feed and
ground path to the motor are reversed through the
switch contacts. This causes the adjuster motor to
run in the opposite direction.
No power seat switch should be held applied in any
direction after the adjuster has reached its travel
limit. The power seat adjuster motors each contain a
self-resetting circuit breaker to protect them from
overload. However, consecutive or frequent resetting
of the circuit breaker must not be allowed to con-
tinue, or the motor may be damaged.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the power seat switch functions
and the seat adjusting procedures.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER SEAT
TRACK
WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY
SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT
YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Actuate the power seat switch to move all three
power seat track adjusters in each direction. The
power seat track adjusters should move in each of
the selected directions. If a power seat track adjuster
fails to operate in only one direction, move the
adjuster a short distance in the opposite direction
and test again to be certain that the adjuster is notat its travel limit. If the power seat track adjuster
still fails to operate in only one direction, refer to
Diagnosis and Testing Power Seat Switchin this
section. If the power seat track adjuster fails to oper-
ate in more than one direction, perform the following
tests. For complete circuit diagrams, refer toWiring
Diagrams.
(1) Check the power seat circuit breaker under the
seat. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, replace the
faulty power seat circuit breaker.
(2) Check for battery voltage at the power seat cir-
cuit breaker under the seat. If OK, go to Step 3. If
not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the fuse
in the Intelligent Power Module as required.
(3) Remove the outboard seat cushion side shield
from the seat. Disconnect the seat wire harness con-
nector from the power seat switch connector recepta-
cle. Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+)
circuit cavity of the power seat wire harness connec-
tor for the power seat switch. If OK, go to Step 4. If
not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the
power seat circuit breaker under the seat as
required.
(4) Check for continuity between the ground cir-
cuit cavity of the power seat wire harness connector
for the power seat switch and a good ground. There
should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK,
repair the open ground circuit to ground as required.
(5) Test the power seat switch. Refer toDiagnosis
and Testing Power Seat Switchin this section. If
the switch tests OK, test the circuits of the power
seat wire harness between the inoperative power seat
track adjuster motor and the power seat switch for
shorts or opens. If the circuits check OK, replace the
faulty power seat track unit. If the circuits are not
OK, repair the power seat wire harness as required.
REMOVAL
WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY
SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT
YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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POWER WINDOWS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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POWER WINDOWS
DESCRIPTION.........................64
OPERATION...........................64
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER
WINDOWS...........................64
VENT WINDOW MOTOR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VENT WINDOW
MOTOR .............................65
REMOVAL.............................65INSTALLATION.........................65
WINDOW MOTOR
REMOVAL.............................66
WINDOW SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WINDOW
SWITCH............................66
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................67
POWER WINDOWS
DESCRIPTION
The Power Window System is activated through
switches mounted on the driver and passenger door
panels.
OPERATION
Front door window lift motors use permanent type
magnets. The B+ and ground applied at the motor
terminal pins will cause the motor to rotate in one
direction. Reversing current through the motor ter-
minals will cause the motor to rotate in the opposite
direction.
The power window motors ground through the
master switch in the driver door by a black wire
attached to the left cowl panel. Refer to the appropri-
ate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
The power rear vent windows, if equipped, are
operated by switches mounted in the driver door
switch bezel. A separate switch is used for each win-
dow. Permanent magnet type motors connected to a
crank system are used to open and close the rear
vent windows. A battery positive and negative con-
nection to either of the two motor terminals will
cause the motor to rotate in one direction. Reversing
current through these same two connections will
cause the motor to rotate in the opposite direction.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wir-
ing information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire
harness routing and retention, connector pin-outinformation and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER
WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW MOTOR TEST
If the power window motor is receiving proper cur-
rent and ground and does not operate, proceed with
motor test. Refer to the appropriate wiring informa-
tion. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
details of wire harness routing and retention, connec-
tor pin-out information and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
(1) Remove front door trim panel and sound pad as
necessary to gain access to power window motor wire
connector, (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(2) Disconnect power window motor wire connector
from door harness.
(3) Using two jumper wires, connect one to a bat-
tery (+) source and the other to a good ground (-).
(4) Connect the Negative (-) jumper probe to one of
the motor connector terminals.
(5) Momentarily touch the Positive (+) jumper
probe to the other motor connector terminal.
When positive probe is connected the motor should
rotate in one direction to either move window up or
down. If window is all the way up or down the motor
will grunt and the inner door panel will flex when
actuated in that one direction.
(6) Reverse jumper probes at the motor connector
terminals and window should now move in opposite
direction. If window does not move or grunt, replace
the motor.
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If window moved completely up or down, reverse
the jumper probes and cycle window to the opposite
position to verify full operation.
If motor grunts and does not move, verify that reg-
ulator is not binding.
WIRING VOLTAGE TEST
The following wiring test determines whether or
not voltage is continuous through the body harness
to switch.
(1) Remove the power window switch and bezel
assembly from the driver door. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/POWER WINDOWS/POWER WINDOW
SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(2) Disconnect wire connector from back of power
window switch.
(3) Switch ignition ON position.
(4) Connect the clip end of a 12 volt test light to
Pin 13 in door harness connector at the window
switch. Touch the test light probe to Pin 9 and then
to Pin 11.
²If the test light illuminates, the wiring circuit
between the battery and switch is OK.
²If the lamp does not illuminate, first check the
25 amp circuit breaker attached to the electrical dis-
tribution wiring bracket. If the circuit breaker is OK,
then check the 40 amp fuse (#28) in the Integrated
Power Module (IPM). If both components are OK,
then check for a broken wire.
²Refer to the appropriate wiring information.
The wiring information includes wiring diagrams,
proper wire and connector repair procedures, details
of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin-
out information and location views for the various
wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
VENT WINDOW MOTOR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VENT WINDOW
MOTOR
If the power vent window motor is receiving proper
current and ground and does not operate proceed
with motor test. Refer to the appropriate wiring
information. The wiring information includes wiring
diagrams, proper wire and connector repair proce-
dures, details of wire harness routing and retention,
connector pin-out information and location views for
the various wire harness connectors, splices and
grounds.
(1) Remove D-pillar trim panel necessary to gain
access to power vent window motor wire connector,
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/LEFT D-PILLAR
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL).(2) Disconnect power vent window motor wire con-
nector from body harness.
(3) Using two jumper wires, connect one to a bat-
tery (+) source and the other to a good ground (-).
(4) Connect the Negative (-) jumper probe to one of
the motor connector terminals.
(5) Momentarily touch the Positive (+) jumper
probe to the other motor connector terminal.
When positive probe is connected the motor should
rotate in one direction to either move window open or
closed. If window is all the way open or closed the
motor will grunt and the crank system will flex when
actuated in that one direction.
Reverse jumper probes at the motor connector ter-
minals and window should now move in opposite
direction. If window does not move or grunt, replace
the motor.
If window moved completely open or closed, reverse
the jumper probes and cycle window to the opposite
position to verify full operation.
If motor grunts and does not move, verify that
crank system is not binding.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove D-pillar trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect wire connector from power vent
motor.
(4) Using a flat bladed tool, carefully lift the circu-
lar actuator link tab. Remove link from window ball
socket.
(5) Remove bolts holding power vent motor to
D-pillar (Fig. 1).
(6) Remove power vent motor.
INSTALLATION
(1) Obtain new vent window motor.
(2) Snap the actuator link socket onto the quarter
window ball socket. Using a soft rubber mallet, push
the circular link tab flush with link surface.
(3) Install bolts holding power vent motor to D-pil-
lar.
(4) Reconnect wire connector to power vent motor.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(6) Cycle quarter window open/close to verify func-
tion.
(7) Install D-pillar trim panel.
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PASSENGER WINDOW SWITCH TEST
SWITCH POSITION CONTINUITY BETWEEN
OFF 3 AND 8
OFF 2 AND 5
UP 1 AND 8
DOWN 1 AND 5
(5) If the results are not OK, replace the switch.
The power window master switch has a Auto-Down
feature. The switch is equipped with two detent posi-
tions when actuating the power window OPEN. The
first detent position allows the window to roll down
and stop when the switch is released. The second
detent position actuates an integral express roll
down relay that rolls the window down after the
switch is released. When the express down circuit
senses stall current (window has reached end of
down travel), the switch will turn current off to the
motor. The AUTO feature can be cancelled by actuat-
ing the switch UP or DOWN while window is in
motion. If the electronic circuit in the switch fails to
detect a stall current, the auto down circuit will time
out within 9 to 13 seconds.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a trim stick, start at the bottom of the
switch and bezel assembly and pry up to remove the
switch and bezel assembly from the door trim panel
(Fig. 4).(3) Unlatch the locking tab on the harness side
connector of the switch.
(4) Disconnect wire harness connectors from
switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reconnect wire harness connector to switch.
(2) Insert switch into door trim panel and press
into place.
(3) Reconnect battery negative cable.
Fig. 4 POWER WINDOW SWITCH
1 - DOOR TRIM PANEL
2 - POWER WINDOW SWITCH AND BEZEL ASSEMBLY
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RESTRAINTS
DESCRIPTION
This vehicle is equipped with a Frontal Impact Air-
bag System, which utilizes the driver/passenger air-
bags and seatbelt pretensioners. This system is
designed to protect occupants in the event of a front
impact collision. These airbags and seatbelt preten-
sioners are all serviceable parts. If these pyrotechnics
are deployed or defective, they must be replaced, as
well as the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
must be diagnosed following procedures outlined in
the service/diagnostic manuals.
Vehicles equipped with the Side Impact Airbag
System, the seat back assembly must be replaced, as
well as the Side Impact Airbag Control Module
(SIACM) must be diagnosed following procedures
outlined in the service/diagnostic manuals.
OPERATION
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) controls
the driver/passenger airbags and seatbelt pretension-
ers. If the ORC determines the impact is severe
enough, the driver/passenger airbags and seatbelt
pretensioners will inflate. Once a deployment occurs,
these devices, and all damaged parts must be
replaced, as well as the ORC must be diagnosed fol-
lowing procedures outlined in the service/diagnostic
manuals.
The Side Impact Airbag Control Module (SIACM),
the seat back assemblies and all damaged parts must
be replaced, as well as the SIACM must be diagnosed
following procedures outlined in the service/diagnos-
tic manuals.
WARNING
WARNING: THIS SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, COM-
PLEX ELECTRO±MECHANICAL UNIT. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE
BEFORE BEGINNING AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPO-
NENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAIL-
URE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR
TWO MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING AIRBAG COM-
PONENTS.
DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
FACE DOWN ON A SOLID SURFACE, THE AIRBAG
WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY
DEPLOYED AND COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY. WHEN CARRYING OR HANDLING AN
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE, THE TRIM SIDE
OF THE AIRBAG SHOULD BE POINTING AWAYFROM THE BODY TO MINIMIZE POSSIBILITY OF
INJURY IF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OCCURS.
REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS WITH
MOPARTREPLACEMENT PARTS. SUBSTITUTE
PARTS MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE, BUT
INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFE-
RIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, RUBBER GLOVES, AND
LONG SLEEVED CLOTHING WHEN CLEANING
POWDER RESIDUE FROM VEHICLE AFTER AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT. SODIUM HYDROXIDE POWDER
RESIDUE EMITTED FROM A DEPLOYED AIRBAG
CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. FLUSH AFFECTED
AREA WITH COOL WATER IF IRRITATION IS EXPE-
RIENCED. IF NASAL OR THROAT IRRITATION IS
EXPERIENCED, EXIT THE VEHICLE FOR FRESH AIR
UNTIL THE IRRITATION CEASES. IF IRRITATION
CONTINUES, SEE A PHYSICIAN.
DO NOT USE A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG THAT IS
NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, IMPROPER
DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
THE FACTORY INSTALLED FASTENERS, SCREWS
AND BOLTS USED TO FASTEN AIRBAG COMPO-
NENTS HAVE A SPECIAL COATING AND ARE SPE-
CIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
DO NOT USE SUBSTITUTE FASTENERS, USE ONLY
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FASTENERS LISTED IN THE
PARTS CATALOG WHEN FASTENER REPLACE-
MENT IS REQUIRED.
CAUTION:
Deployed and Nondeployed Air Bags may or may
not have live pyrotechnic material within the air bag
inflator. Do not dispose of Driver and Passenger
Airbags unless you are sure of complete deploy-
ment. Please refer to the Hazardous Substance
Control System for Proper Disposal. Dispose of
deployed air bags in a manner consistent with
state, provincial, local, and federal regulations.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM
(1) Connect a DRB llltscan tool to the Data Link
Connector (DLC), located at left side of the steering
column and at the lower edge of the lower instru-
ment panel.
(2) Turn the ignition key to ON position. Exit vehi-
cle with scan tool. Use the latest version of the
proper cartridge.
(3) After checking that no one is inside the vehicle,
connect the battery negative terminal.
(4) Using the DRB llltscan tool, read and record
active diagnostic code data.
(5) Read and record any stored diagnostic codes.
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(6) Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures
manual if any diagnostic codes are found in Step 4 or
Step 5.
(7) Erase stored diagnostic codes if there are no
active diagnostic codes. If problems remain, diagnos-
tic codes will not erase. Refer to the Proper Body
Diagnostic Procedures Manual to diagnose the prob-
lem.If airbag warning lamp either fails to light,
or goes on and stays on, there is a system mal-
function. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic
Procedures manual to diagnose the problem.
CLOCK SPRING
DESCRIPTION
The clock spring is screwed to a plastic mounting
platform on the steering column behind the steering
wheel. The clock spring is used to maintain a contin-
uous electrical circuit between the wiring harness
and the drivers airbag.
OPERATION
This assembly consists of a flat ribbon like electri-
cally conductive tape which winds and unwinds with
the steering wheel rotation. The clock spring cannot
be repaired. If the clock spring is faulty, damaged, or
if the airbag has been deployed, the clock spring
must be replaced.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLOCK SPRING
CENTERING
If the rotating tape (wire coil) in the clock spring is
not positioned properly with the steering wheel and
the front wheels, the clock spring may fail. The fol-
lowing procedure MUST BE USED to center the
clock spring if it is not known to be properly posi-
tioned, or if the front wheels were moved from the
straight ahead position.
(1) Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are
in a straight ahead position.
(2) Remove Driver Airbag from steering wheel.
(3) Disconnect wire connectors from back of airbag.
(4) Remove steering wheel.
(5) Rotate the clock spring rotor clockwise until
the rotor stops. Do not apply excessive force.
(6) From the end of travel, rotate the rotor two
turns counterclockwise until the wires end up at the
top.
(7) Install steering wheel and airbag.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
REMOVAL
(1) Position steering wheel and front wheels
straight ahead.
(2) Release hood latch and open hood. Disconnect
and isolate the battery negative cable.
(3) Remove driver airbag from steering wheel.
(4) Disconnect wire connectors from back of driver
airbag.
(5) Disconnect the 2±way connector from remote
radio control harness and the 4-way connector from
the speed control/horn harness.
(6) Remove steering wheel.
(7) Remove steering column shrouds.
(8) Disconnect 4-way and 6-way connectors
between the clock spring and the instrument panel
wiring harness.
(9) Remove clock spring from housing assembly by
removing the two retaining screws retaining the
clock spring.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the clock spring into the housing.
Install the two retaining screws to clock spring.
(2) Connect the 4-way and 6-way harness between
the clock spring and the instrument panel.
(3) Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering,
Column, Steering Wheel, Installation.
(4) Connect the harness connector to the driver
airbag.
(5) Connect the remote radio control harness and
the speed control/horn harness.
(6) Install the driver airbag into the steering
wheel.
(7) Install the steering column upper and lower
shrouds.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
DRIVER AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION
The Driver Airbag is located in the center of the
steering wheel. The most visible part of the airbag is
the cover/horn switch.
OPERATION
The Driver Airbag cover contains the horn switch,
inflator device, and a fabric bag. The airbag cover/
horn switch is serviced separately from the inflator
and bag components.
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When the front airbag system is deployed, the fol-
lowingMUSTbe replaced:
²Complete Steering Column Assembly.
²Lower Steering Column Coupler.
²Steering Wheel.
²Clock Spring.
²Driver Airbag
²Passenger Airbag
²Upper Instrument Panel with Pad.
CARE OF UNDEPLOYED AIRBAGS
Airbags must be stored in their original special
container until used for service. At no time should a
source of electricity be permitted near the inflator on
the back of an airbag. When carrying or handling an
undeployed airbag, the trim side of the airbag should
be pointing away from the body to minimize possibil-
ity of injury if accidental deployment occurs. Do not
place undeployed airbag face down on a solid surface,
the airbag will propel into the air if accidental
deployment occurs.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CLEAN UP
Roll or fold the driver airbag towards the steering
wheel and then tape the bag to the steering wheel.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual pow-
der from the vehicle interior. Work from the outside
in to avoid kneeling or sitting in a contaminated
area. Vacuum the heater and A/C outlets as well. If
HVAC was in RECIRC mode at time of airbag
deployment, operate HVAC blower on low speed/heat
and vacuum powder residue expelled from the heat
outlets. Multiple vacuum cleaning may be necessary
to decontaminate the interior of the vehicle.
REMOVAL
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
The Driver Airbag and Driver Airbag Cover/Horn
Pad are serviced separately from each other.
(1) Clean powder residue from interior of vehicle,
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER
AIRBAG - STANDARD PROCEDURE ) Cleanup.
(2) Remove two screws attaching Driver Airbag to
steering wheel.
(3) Remove the driver airbag from steering wheel.
(4) Disconnect wire connectors from Airbag and
Clock Spring.
(5) Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are
in a straight ahead position. Remove steering wheel,
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING
WHEEL - REMOVAL)
(6) Disconnect the 2-way and 4-way connectors
between the clock spring and the instrument panel
wiring harness.(7) Remove upper and lower steering column
shrouds.
(8) Remove clock spring from the housing assem-
bly by depressing the 2 tabs on the clock spring.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Remove screws attaching airbag/horn switch to
steering wheel.
(2) Remove Driver Airbag from steering wheel.
(3) Disconnect wire connectors from driver airbag
and clock spring.
INSTALLATION
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Perform cleanup procedure.(Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Install a new steering column assembly and
lower steering column coupler. Refer to Steering, Col-
umn, Installation.
(3) Install the clock spring.
(4) Install the driver airbag and the two screws
retaining the airbag. Tighten screws to 10 N´m (90
in. lbs.)
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Position a new airbag into the airbag cavity.
(2) Install the two screws retaining the airbag.
Tighten screws to 10 N´m (90 in. lbs.)
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
DRIVER AIRBAG TRIM COVER
REMOVAL
The horn switch is integral to the driver airbag
trim cover. If either component is faulty or damaged,
the entire driver airbag trim cover and horn switch
unit must be replaced.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE.
8O - 4 RESTRAINTSRS
DRIVER AIRBAG (Continued)
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