Removal and Replacement

Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Replacement

Special Tools

J-42640 - Steering Column Anti-rotation Pin

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.

Caution:
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

* The steering column

* The intermediate shaft(s)

* The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

2. Verify the following:

* The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.

* The J-42640 - pinis installed or the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.

3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement Steering Wheel Replacement.





4. If equipped with a tilt column, pull the tilt lever straight out from the steering column.

5. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement.

6. Remove the wire harness straps from the steering wheel column wire harness.





7. Remove the retaining ring (3).

8. Remove the SIR coil (4) from the steering shaft.

Installation Procedure

1. Verify the following:

* The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.

* That the J-42640 - pinis installed or the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.

Caution:
The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.

Note:
Do not remove the centering tab from the new SIR coil until the installation is complete. If the SIR coil does not come with a centering tab, you must center the SIR coil.

2. Ensure the SIR coil is centered. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering Procedures.





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





4. Slide the SIR coil (4) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).

5. Firmly seat the retaining ring (3) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly (2).

6. If a centering tab is on the SIR coil, remove the centering tab.

Discard the centering tab.

7. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement.





8. If equipped with a tilt column, align the tilt lever into the steering column.

Slide the tilt lever handle into the steering column until the handle locks into position.

9. Install the steering wheel onto the steering shaft. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement Steering Wheel Replacement.

10. If you locked the steering column with the J-42640 - pin, remove the J-42640 - pin.

11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.