Steering Wheel Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Replacing Steering Wheel

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the steering wheel SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement . Remove the instrument panel (I/P) cluster bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement . Remove the steering column covers. Refer to Steering Wheel Shroud Replacement .
1	Steering Wheel Nut NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
2	Steering Wheel Tip: Use J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller and J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs to remove the steering wheel. See Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the steering wheel SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
Remove the instrument panel (I/P) cluster bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
Remove the steering column covers. Refer to Steering Wheel Shroud Replacement .

Steering Wheel Nut

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 40 N.m (30 lb ft)

Steering Wheel
Tip: Use J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller and J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs to remove the steering wheel. See Special Tools .