FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Removal Procedure


Caution: Refer to Inflator Module Handling And Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Disable the SIR system.





3. Remove the steering wheel inflator module (3).
4. Remove the steering wheel retaining nut (2).
5. Remove the steering wheel (1) from the steering column shaft.

Important: The column must be in the 12 o'clock position.

To align the steering shaft assembly to the 12 o'clock position. Turn the key to the off/lock position. Pull the key out and turn the steering shaft until you hear a click.





6. The turn signal switch assembly must be in the "UP", position.
7. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering for complete procedure.
8. Pop the wire harness assembly out of the wire harness strap (1).
9. Check steering column for accident damage.





10. Remove the SIR connector (1) from the fused jumper assembly connector (2).





11. Remove the retaining ring.
12. Remove the wire protector.





13. Remove the SIR coil assembly.
14. To remove the SIR coil assembly completely refer to the upper tilt head component assembly Turn Signal Cancel Cam and Upper Bearing Inner Race - Disassemble - Off Vehicle.