Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement Vin # 14125815 and up

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling And Storage Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disable the SIR System.
2. Remove inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
3. Remove the steering wheel nut.
4. Note the mark on the steering shaft and the steering wheel to ensure proper alignment during installation.
5. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
6. Grasp the tilt lever.




7. Pull the tilt lever straight out from steering column.
8. Remove the tilt lever assembly.




9. Remove 2 pan head tapping screws (2) from the lower shroud (1).
10. Remove the lower shroud (1).




11. Remove 1 TORX(R) head screw (1) from the upper shroud (2).
12. Remove the upper shroud (2).




13. Remove the wire harness straps from the steering wheel column wire harness.
14. Remove the retaining ring (3).
15. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2) from the steering shaft.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. To install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil:
^ Ensure that the wheels are straight ahead.
^ Align the block tooth and the centering mark on the race and upper shaft assembly at the 12 o'clock position.

IMPORTANT: If coil assembly centering is required follow the instructions on the notice (1) of the coil assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle (Column Shift And Floor Shift) for complete centering procedure in Steering.




2. A new SIR coil assembly will come pre-centered. Ensure that the SIR coil assembly is centered.




3. Align the SIR coil assembly (1) with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).




4. Install the wave washer (1) to the upper shaft assembly.
5. Slide the coil assembly (2) onto the race and upper shaft assembly.
6. Remove the centering tab and discard.
7. Install the retaining ring (3).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




8. Install the upper shroud (2) and secure by using 1 TORX(R) head screw (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




9. Install the lower shroud (2) and secure by using 2 pan head tapping screws (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).




10. Align the tilt lever into the steering column.
11. Slide the tilt lever handle into the steering column until it locks into position.




12. Feed the wiring through the steering wheel.
13. Align the steering wheel with the mark on the steering shaft.
14. Install the nut for the steering wheel.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

15. Connect the wiring to the SIR module.
16. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
17. Enable the SIR system.