Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 400
(5) When installing, connect the clockspring wiring
connector to the module by pressing straight in on
the connector. Tighten the airbag module mounting
screws to 10.2 N·m (90 in. lbs.).
(6) Do not connect the battery negative cable at
this time. See Airbag System in Diagnosis and Test-
ing for the proper procedures.
PASSENGER’S SIDE
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. If the airbag module is undeployed, wait two
minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before
further service.
(2) Remove the instrument panel top pad. Refer to
Group 8E - Instrument Panel Systems for the proce-
dures.
(3) Remove the two screws securing the airbag
module to the front airbag mounting bracket (Fig. 5).
(4) Remove the two screws securing the airbag
module to the rear airbag mounting bracket.
(5) Unplug
the
airbag
wiring
connector
and
remove the airbag module from the instrument
panel.
(6) If the airbag is deployed, see the procedure for
replacing the rear airbag mounting bracket in this
group.
(7) When installing, be certain the airbag wiring
connector halves are fully engaged. Tighten the air-
bag module mounting screws to 11.75 N·m (105 in.
lbs.).
NOTE: If the airbag module mounting screws can-
not be tightened to the specified torque value,
replace the screws with the over-sized screws spec-
ified in the Mopar Parts Catalog.
(8) Reverse the remaining removal procedures to
complete the installation, but do not connect the bat-
tery negative cable at this time. See Airbag System
in Diagnosis and Testing for the proper procedures.
DRIVER’S AIRBAG TRIM COVER AND HORN
SWITCH
WARNING:
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE,
COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE THE AIR-
BAG SYSTEM OR RELATED STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING
COLUMN,
OR
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
COMPONENTS YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND)
CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FUR-
THER SYSTEM SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PER-
SONAL INJURY.
•
THE HORN SWITCH IS INTEGRAL TO THE AIR-
BAG MODULE TRIM COVER. SERVICE OF THIS
COMPONENT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY
CHRYSLER-TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED DEALER
SERVICE TECHNICIANS. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS OR TO FOLLOW THE
PROPER PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. If the airbag module is undeployed, wait two
minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before
further service.
(2) Remove the driver’s airbag module as described
in this group.
(3) Remove the two plastic horn switch feed wire
retainers from the studs on the airbag housing (Fig.
6).
(4) Disconnect the horn switch ground wire from
the airbag module lower trim cover retainer.
Fig. 4 Driver’s Airbag Module Remove/Install
Fig. 5 Passenger’s Airbag Module Remove/Install
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)