Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Airbag

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
1	Steering Wheel Airbag Assembly WARNING: After installation of the steering wheel airbag module to the steering wheel, slightly pull the module outward. If there is no give on the airbag module then it is secured correctly. If the airbag module is not fully attached personal injury could result. Procedure Fully Insert a small screwdriver or equivalent tool into access holes on the rear left and right side of the steering wheel. Apply and keep constant pressure on handle towards front of vehicle to push the spring fastener inward to release the steering wheel airbag from the steering wheel. Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping . NOTE: Pull rearward on the steering wheel airbag module after installation to verify that they are properly and securely attached.

Callout

Component Name

WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Steering Wheel Airbag Assembly

WARNING: After installation of the steering wheel airbag module to the steering wheel, slightly pull the module outward. If there is no give on the airbag module then it is secured correctly. If the airbag module is not fully attached personal injury could result.

Procedure

Fully Insert a small screwdriver or equivalent tool into access holes on the rear left and right side of the steering wheel.
Apply and keep constant pressure on handle towards front of vehicle to push the spring fastener inward to release the steering wheel airbag from the steering wheel.
Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .

NOTE: Pull rearward on the steering wheel airbag module after installation to verify that they are properly and securely attached.