Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Ensure front wheels face straight ahead. Disable air bag system. See ZONE 3 under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- Remove driver-side air bag module. See AIR BAG MODULES . Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL . Remove upper and lower steering column covers.
- Remove wire harness straps from steering wheel column wire harness. See Fig 1. Disconnect SIR coil connectors. Remove SIR coil retaining ring. Remove SIR coil assembly. Remove wave washer.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. If necessary, center SIR coil assembly. See CENTERING SIR COIL ASSEMBLY under ADJUSTMENTS. Tighten steering column cover screws and steering wheel nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ZONE 3 under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.