For 1990-2009 cars

Important: For steps 1-10, LHD illustrations are shown, RHD illustrations are similar. A LHD and RHD illustration are shown in step 11. LHD illustration is shown first.

Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK position and remove key.
3. Remove AIR BAG fuse from I/P junction block.

Important: With the AIR BAG fuse removed and ignition switch On, the AIR BAG warning lamp will be On. This is normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.

4. Remove connector position (CPA) device and disconnect yellow two-way connector located near the base of the steering column.
5. Remove upper trim panel screw caps by carefully prying with a small flat head screwdriver.
6. Remove upper trim panel screws.
7. Lift upper trim panel at clip locations on rear edge to disengage clips.
8. Disengage forward edge of upper trim panel by lifting upward at each outer corner, then pull rearward.

Important: Be careful not to damage VIN plate when removing upper trim panel.

Important: Be careful, when removing upper trim panel, not to damage upper trim panel seal.

9. Remove upper trim panel.
10. Remove upper trim panel insulator.
11. Remove connector position assurance (CPA) device and disconnect yellow two-way connector located on pigtail from passenger inflator module.
12. CPA removal for RHDD vehicles only.