Removal and Replacement

Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Voltage after Ignition is Turned Off Caution Sensing and Diagnostic Module Voltage after Ignition is Turned Off Caution.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Except North America Vehicles) Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Except North America Vehicles)Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (North America Vehicles) Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (North America Vehicles).
3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (With SIR) Steering Wheel Replacement (With SIR)Steering Wheel Replacement (Without SIR) Steering Wheel Replacement (Without SIR).
4. Remove the screws from the upper and lower steering column covers, and remove the covers.
5. Remove the driver side knee bolster or instrument panel lower cover.
6. Disconnect the driver air bag, horn, and connectors from the lower steering column.
7. Remove the screws and discard them.
8. Remove the steering wheel module coil from the steering shaft.

Installation Procedure





Caution: When servicing the steering column, the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System clock spring must be centered for proper steering wheel operation. Failure to properly center the SIR clock spring may result in reduced turnability of the steering wheel causing the vehicle to improperly maneuver and may cause the SIR system to be inoperative.

1. Install the steering wheel module coil to the steering shaft.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

2. Install new mounting screws.

Tighten the steering wheel module coil screws to 3 Nm (27 lb in).

3. Connect the driver air bag, horn, and connectors to the lower steering column.
4. Install the driver side knee bolster or instrument panel lower cover.
5. Install the upper and lower steering column covers and screws.
6. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (With SIR) Steering Wheel Replacement (With SIR)Steering Wheel Replacement (Without SIR) Steering Wheel Replacement (Without SIR).
7. Install the driver air bag. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Except North America Vehicles) Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Except North America Vehicles)Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (North America Vehicles) Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (North America Vehicles).
8. Inspect the alignment of the steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering Procedures.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.