Removal and Replacement

Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement

Removal Procedure





Warning

The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement).
3. Remove the screws from the upper and lower steering column covers, and remove the covers.
4. Remove the driver side knee bolster or instrument panel lower cover.
5. Disconnect the driver air bag, and horn connectors from the lower steering column.
6. Remove the screws (1) and discard them.
7. Remove the clock spring (2) from the steering shaft.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the clock spring (2) to the steering shaft.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the new screws (1) and tighten to 1.25 Nm (11 lb in).
3. Ensure the clock spring (2) is centered. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering (Procedures).
4. Connect the driver air bag and horn connectors at the lower steering column.
5. Install the driver side knee bolster or instrument panel lower cover.
6. Install the upper and lower steering column covers, and install the screws.
7. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement).
8. Connect the negative battery cable.