Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Remove the Inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
- Scribe an alignment mark on the steering wheel hub. Align the mark with the slash mark on the steering shaft.
- Loosen the steering wheel nut.
- Position the steering wheel nut flush with the end of the steering shaft.
- Assemble J 1859-A with. See Special Tools and Equipment .J 42578 on the steering wheel. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Use J 1859-A with. See Special Tools and Equipment .J 42578 in order to unseat the steering wheel from the steering shaft. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Remove J 1859-A and. See Special Tools and Equipment .J 42578 from the steering wheel. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Remove the steering shaft nut.
- Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
- Remove the SIR connector from the steering wheel.