Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Align the block tooth on the steering shaft assembly (1) to the 12 o'clock position.
Put the ignition switch in the OFF position and remove the key.

Fig 1: Block Tooth On The Steering Shaft Assembly
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NOTE: The new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil will be pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil until the installation is complete.
If reusing the original inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle (Column Shift And Floor Shift) .
Align the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (4) with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly (1).
Slide the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (4) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
Firmly seat the retaining ring (3) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly (2).
Remove and discard the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (4), if present.

Fig 2: Inflatable Steering Wheel Components
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Reconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector to the turn signal switch assembly connector.
Attach new wire harness straps to the wire harness assembly (1).
Put the wire harness assembly (1) into the wire harness strap (2).

Fig 3: Wire Harness And Harness Strap
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Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Column Shift) or Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle (Floor Shift) .