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Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION
  1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers -Disassemble - Off Vehicle 
  3. Remove the wire harness straps (2) from the wire harness assembly.

    Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the upper tilt head assembly (1).

    Fig 1: Wire Harness Assembly Out Of Wire Harness Strap
    G01758493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pop the wire harness assembly (1) out of the wire harness strap (2).
    Fig 2: Retaining Ring, Wave Washer And Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Removed
    G01758494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the retaining ring (3).
  6. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2).
  7. Remove the wave washer (1).
    Fig 3: Block Tooth On Race And Upper Shaft Assembly
    G01758495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.