Removal & Installation: Notes
WARNING:
Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation involving steering column components. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . DO NOT
apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first disconnecting air bag module. Air bag may deploy.
WARNING:
Wait at least 2 minutes after disconnecting negative battery cable before servicing air bag system. System reserve capacitor, integral to ACM, maintains air bag system voltage for about 2 minutes after battery is disconnected. Servicing air bag system before 2-minute period may cause accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury.
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See the COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES
article in GENERAL INFORMATION section before disconnecting battery.
CAUTION:
Before removing steering wheel, position front wheels in a straight-ahead position and lock steering column by removing ignition key. Failure to do so could damage clockspring or require clockspring readjustment.