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Steering Wheel: Removal

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM procedure.
  2. Turn steering wheel to 3 o'clock position.
  3. Remove inflator module by inserting a stubby flat blade screw driver into the triangle shaped hole in rear steering wheel shroud.
  4. Turn screw driver to release spring fastener, while lifting up on corner of bag closest to that fastener.
    5. Fig 1: Releasing Spring Fastener
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  5. Repeat for second fastener.
  6. Turn steering wheel to 9 o'clock position.
  7. Repeat steps  4 - 5 until all spring fasteners are released.
  8. Disconnect inflator module harness and horn lead.
  9. Remove inflator module.
    10. Fig 2: Removing Inflator Module
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  10. Disconnect cruise control (if equipped) switch connection and disconnect harness from steering wheel.
    11. Fig 3: Disconnecting Harness From Steering Wheel
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  11. Remove steering wheel attachment nut and discard.
    12. Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel Attachment Nut
    G01833553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install Steering Wheel Puller KM-210 (or equivalent).
    13. Fig 5: Installing Steering Wheel Puller KM-210
    G01833554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove steering wheel while feeding the wiring through the wheel opening.
    NOTE: Always align the front wheels to the straight-ahead position when installing or removing a coil assembly. If a coil is removed without the wheels in a straight-ahead position and steering wheel has not been moved, the same coil assembly can be reinstalled if coil hub has not been rotated.
    NOTE: If yellow tab is not available, use tape to prevent SIR coil from rotating.
  14. Insert yellow tab or use a piece of tape to prevent rotating the SIR coil.
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