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Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Assemble - Off Vehicle

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  1. Install the wave washer (1).
    Fig 1: Installing Wave Washer
    G01581876Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Improper alignment of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil may damage unit causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.

  2. Align the block tooth on the steering shaft assembly (1) to the 12 o'clock position.
    Fig 2: Aligning Block Tooth On Steering Shaft Assembly
    G01581877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  A new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil is pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil until the installation is complete.

  3. If installing the existing inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, it must be centered first. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle (Column Shift And Floor Shift)  .
  4. Align the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2) with the horn tower sticking through the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
  5. Slide the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
  6. Remove and discard the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2).
    Fig 3: Locating Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
    G01581878Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Seat the retaining ring (1) securely on the groove of the race and upper shaft assembly (2).

  7. Install the retaining ring (1) using snap ring pliers.
    Fig 4: Installing Retaining Ring
    G01581879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the black inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector to the fused jumper assembly connector.
    Fig 5: Installing Black Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Connector
    G01581880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the wire harness straps.
  10. Install the wire harness assembly into the wire restraint clip (1).
  11. Fig 6: Installing Wire Harness Assembly
    G01581881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle  .
  13. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM .