Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement

CAUTION: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:
^ Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module
^ Make sure the bag opening points away from you

When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Perform the Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming Procedure.
2. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into one of the openings in the back of the steering wheel.
3. Turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to disengage the spring from the slot in the inflator module.
4. Pull the driver inflator module gently away from the steering wheel.
5. Repeat the two previous steps for the remaining openings.




6. Chevrolet - Remove the driver inflator module from the steering wheel.




7. Pontiac - Remove the driver inflator module from the steering wheel.




8. Oldsmobile - Remove the driver inflator module from the steering wheel.
9. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) from the driver inflator module electrical connector.
10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the back of the driver inflator module.
11. Disconnect the horn ground lead from the steering wheel.
12. Rotate the horn contact lead counterclockwise 1/4 turn in order to remove the horn contact lead from the steering column cam tower.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the horn contact lead to the steering column cam tower.
2. Connect the horn ground lead to the steering wheel.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the back of the driver inflator module.
4. Install the connector position assurance (CPA) to the back of the driver inflator module electrical connector.
5. Oldsmobile - Install the driver inflator module to the steering wheel by pushing on both the right and left sides of the driver inflator module until the retaining springs engage.




6. Pontiac - Install the driver inflator module to the steering wheel by pushing on both the right and left sides of the driver inflator module until the retaining springs engage.




7. Chevrolet - Install the driver inflator module to the steering wheel by pushing on both the right and left sides of the driver inflator module until the retaining springs engage.
8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to the Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming Procedure.