Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2002 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
Pop the wire harness assembly (1) out of the wire harness strap (2).

Fig 1: Steering Column Wire Harness Assembly

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Remove the small wire harness straps from the wire harness assembly.
Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector.
Remove the retaining ring (1) from the groove on the race and upper shaft assembly (2).

Fig 2: Steering Shaft Retaining Ring
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Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2).

Fig 3: Steering Wheel Module Coil
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