Installation Procedure
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- Verify the following:
- The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
- That the J-42640 pin is installed or the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
- Ensure the SIR coil is centered. Refer to Airbag Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering .
Align the SIR coil assembly (1) with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
Slide the SIR coil (4) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Firmly seat the retaining ring (3) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly (2).
- If a centering tab is on the SIR coil, remove the centering tab.
Discard the centering tab.
- Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement .
If equipped with a tilt column, align the tilt lever into the steering column.
Slide the tilt lever handle into the steering column until the handle locks into position.
- Install the steering wheel onto the steering shaft. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- If you locked the steering column with the J-42640 pin, remove the J-42640 pin.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
CAUTION:
The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.
NOTE:
Do not remove the centering tab from the new SIR coil until the installation is complete. If the SIR coil does not come with a centering tab, you must center the SIR coil.