Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
When performing service on or around the SIR components or the SIR wiring, follow the procedures listed below in order to temporarily disable the SIR system. Failure to follow the procedure could result in the following:
- Air bag deployment
- Personal injury
- Otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Remove the inflator module. Refer toAIR BAG MODULES .
- Remove the screws (1) retaining the mass damper to the steering wheel.
- Remove the mass damper (2) from the steering wheel (3).