Steering Wheel Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Steering Wheel & Nut

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution . Preliminary Procedure Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
1	Steering Wheel Nut NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 41 N.m (30 lb ft)
2	Steering Wheel Tip: Do not remove the steering wheel not completely. Loosen the nut until 2 or 3 threads are still engaged. Remove the steering wheel by tapping from behind the wheel, then wiggle loose. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the SIR coil. Remove the steering wheel nut and steering wheel.

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

Preliminary Procedure

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .

Steering Wheel Nut

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 41 N.m (30 lb ft)

Steering Wheel
Tip:

Do not remove the steering wheel not completely. Loosen the nut until 2 or 3 threads are still engaged.
Remove the steering wheel by tapping from behind the wheel, then wiggle loose.
Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the SIR coil.
Remove the steering wheel nut and steering wheel.