Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 404
(6) Unplug the two electrical connectors from the
airbag control module.
(7) Remove the four screws securing the airbag
control module mounting bracket to the floor pan
transmission tunnel (Fig. 17).
(8) Remove the airbag control module.
(9) When installing the airbag control module,
position the unit with the arrow on the module hous-
ing pointing forward.
(10) Attach the airbag control module to the floor
pan transmission tunnel with the four screws.
Tighten the mounting screws to 10.7 N·m (95 in.
lbs.).
(11) Connect the wiring to the airbag control mod-
ule, making sure both of the connectors are fully-
seated and their locking tabs are engaged.
(12) Reverse the remaining removal procedures to
complete the installation.
(13) Do not connect the battery negative cable at
this time. See Airbag System in Diagnosis and Test-
ing for the proper procedures.
CLOCKSPRING
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.
(1) Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are
in the straight-ahead position before starting the repair.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. If the airbag system is undeployed, wait two
minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before
further service.
(3) Remove the airbag module as described in this
group.
(4) Unplug the wiring for the speed control and
remote radio switches, if equipped.
(5) Remove the steering wheel with a steering
wheel puller (Special Tool C-3428B).
(6) Remove the upper and lower steering column
shrouds to gain access to the clockspring wiring (Fig. 18).
(7) Disconnect the two-way connector between the
clockspring and the instrument panel wiring harness
at the base of the steering column.
(8) To remove, lift the locating fingers of the clock-
spring assembly from the steering column as neces-
sary. The clockspring cannot be repaired. It must be
replaced if faulty, or if the airbag system has been
deployed.
(9) When installing, snap the clockspring onto the
steering column. If the clockspring is not properly
positioned, see Clockspring Centering in this group
before installing the steering wheel.
(10) Connect the clockspring wiring to the instru-
ment panel wiring harness. Be certain that the wiring
locator clips are properly seated on the outside of the
wiring trough and that the locking tabs are engaged.
(11) Re-install the steering column shrouds. Be
certain that the airbag wire is inside the shrouds.
Fig. 17 Airbag Control Module Remove/Install
Fig. 18 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)