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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Mass Damper, Steering Wheel & Screws
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    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 procedures could result in the following:
    • Air bag deployment
    • Personal injury
    • Otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE) in SIR.
  3. Remove the screws (1) retaining the mass damper to the steering wheel.
  4. Remove the mass damper (2) from the steering wheel (3).
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