Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement (Buick)

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Airbag (Buick)

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Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Buick) .
1	Steering Wheel Airbag Assembly Procedure Lower the steering column and move to the maximum rear end position. Turn the steering wheel from straight ahead to 180 degree position. Insert a small screwdriver, or equivalent tool, through the service openings on the rear left and right side of the steering wheel. Push the spring fastener in the direction of the steering column to release the steering wheel inflator from the steering wheel. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

WARNING:

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement (Buick) .

Steering Wheel Airbag Assembly

Procedure

Lower the steering column and move to the maximum rear end position.
Turn the steering wheel from straight ahead to 180 degree position.
Insert a small screwdriver, or equivalent tool, through the service openings on the rear left and right side of the steering wheel.
Push the spring fastener in the direction of the steering column to release the steering wheel inflator from the steering wheel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping .