Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
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Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to depress the steering wheel airbag access hole cover detents to remove the 2 steering wheel airbag access hole covers (1).
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Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Steering Wheel Airbag (2) - Remove
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CAUTION:
During steering wheel bolt removal, observe the following precautions:
- Do NOT use heat on the steering wheel bolt, steering wheel, or steering column. Using heat could cause damage to the steering related components.
- Do NOT hammer or apply excessive downward force on the steering wheel bolt, steering wheel, or steering column. Hammering or applying excessive downward force could cause damage to the steering related components.
NOTE:
- Steering wheel bolts installed during manufacturing require high torque efforts to remove.
- The ONLY acceptable bit for removing and installing the steering wheel bolt is a T50 Torx bit. Do NOT use any other size bit or a worn bit.
- If a power tool is used to remove the steering wheel bolt, the tool must have a minimum torque rating greater than 75 Nm (55 lb ft) and both the power tool and the T50 Torx bit MUST be positioned perpendicular to the bolt recess.
- Apply appropriate downward force to maintain engagement of bit to bolt recess during bolt removal.
Loosen the steering wheel bolt (1) so that 2 - 3 threads are engaged.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Wiggle the steering wheel until the wheel disengages completely.
Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Remove
Steering Wheel (2) - Remove
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Steering Wheel Bolt (1) @ Automatic Transmission Manual Shift Auxiliary Position Switch - Remove [4x]
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Steering Wheel Bolt (1) @ Steering Wheel Shroud - Remove [4x]
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Steering Wheel Shroud (1) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Automatic Transmission Manual Shift Auxiliary Position Switch-Right Side (1) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Steering Wheel Bolt (1) @ Steering Wheel Spoke Cover - Remove
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Steering Wheel Spoke Cover (1) - Remove
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Cruise Control Switch (1) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Steering Wheel Bolt (1) @ Cruise Control Switch - Remove [3x]
Cruise Control Release Switch Bracket (2) - Remove
Cruise Control Switch (3) - Remove