Removal and Replacement

Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
2. Tilt the steering column to the CENTER position.
3. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement).
4. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement (Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement).
5. If necessary, inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection (Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection).

Note: If the steering wheel has PAD control, the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil and wire harness assembly must come off as one piece.

If the steering wheel does not have PAD control, the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil will come off by itself.

6. Remove the wire harness strap.
7. If the steering wheel has PAD control, remove the wire harness assembly. Refer to Steering Column Wiring Harness Replacement (Steering Column Wiring Harness Replacement).




8. Remove the retaining ring (1) using snap ring pliers.
9. Remove the steering wheel module coil (2).
10. If necessary, remove the wave washer (3).

Installation Procedure




1. If necessary, install the wave washer (1).




2. Align the block tooth on the steering shaft assembly (1) to the 12 o'clock position.





Note: 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 installation is complete.

3. If installing the existing inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, the coil must be centered first. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering (Procedures).
4. Align the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2) with the horn tower sticking through the shaft lock or cam orientation plate (1).
5. Slide the steering wheel module coil (2) onto the steering shaft assembly.
6. Remove and discard the centering tab from the coil.





Note: The retaining ring (1) must seat securely on the groove of the race and upper shaft assembly (2).

7. Install the retaining ring (1) using snap ring pliers.




Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Warning (SIR Inflator Module Coil Warning).
8. If the steering wheel has PAD control, install the wire harness assembly. Refer to Steering Column Wiring Harness Replacement (Steering Column Wiring Harness Replacement).
9. Install the wire harness strap.
10. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement (Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement).
11. Install the steering wheel to the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement).
12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).