DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
A 2-piece safety steering column with slip-joint flange connection is used. Steering column is supported by a column tube and steering lock assembly. Models are equipped with driver's side air bag.
| WARNING | To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and carefully follow all SERVICE PRECAUTIONS. Deactivate air bag system before performing any repairs. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . |
AIR BAG SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
Turn ignition on. SRS or AIR BAG indicator light should remain on for about 6 seconds and then go off. If indicator light operates as specified, air bag system is functioning properly. If indicator light does not illuminate, does not go off after about 6 seconds or stays on while driving, air bag system must be inspected. See DIAGNOSIS & TESTING in AIR BAG SERVICE & REPAIR section.