Laboratory personnel must wear protective gear when dealing with the driver air bag module along with a deployment door, trim cover or tear seam positioned away from the body to minimize risks of serious harm from accidental deployment. Avoid probing any electrical connectors of air bag modules since this practice can trigger unintentional deployment which endangers both patients and bystanders. Drive air bag modules with discolored or damaged trim covers or deployment doors require a replacement instead of repainting because it ensures proper deployment. When operators disconnect the RCM fuse with the ignition switch ON the warning light will activate yet this condition remains normal without indicating any faults. Complete inspections on the supplement restraint system (SRS) operation until the vehicle releases for commercial use. The driver air bag module removal starts with depowering the SRS followed by using a 3 mm (0.11 in) Allen wrench to push through the access hole at the back of the
Steering Wheel for spring clip release from the locking pin. The release occurs when you apply gentle force backward against the module. Use a small screwdriver to lift the electrical connector locking buttons while removing them to prevent damage to both components. When installing the electrical connectors ensure the locking buttons are free and position the electrical connector keys into the corresponding keyways of the driver air bag module but minimize force to prevent damage. Complete seating of connectors will produce audible clicking sounds that indicate both wire clips are securely fastened. Open the driver air bag module locking pins toward the steering wheel then apply pressure to set them properly while maintaining a balanced distance between the module trim cover and the steering wheel. Finally, repower the SRS.