Removal Procedure
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
• | Unnecessary SIR system repairs |
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
• | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. |
• | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. |
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
.
- Remove the steering wheel assembly. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
in Steering Wheel and
Column.
- Remove the tilt lever (if equipped). Refer to
Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering
Wheel and Column.
- Remove the upper and lower steering column trim covers. Refer
to
Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Remove the multi-function lever. Refer to
Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Pop the wire harness assembly (4)
out of the wire harness strap (5).
- Remove the 3 wire harness straps (3) from the wire harness
assembly.
- Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the upper tilt head
assembly (1).
- Remove the coil assembly
retaining clip (1).
- Remove the coil assembly (2).
- Remove the wave washer (3).
Installation Procedure
- Install the wave
washer (1).
- To install the SIR coil assembly, align the block tooth on the
race and upper shaft assembly to the 12 O'clock position.
Important:
• | Verify that the coil assembly is centered. |
• | The coil assembly becomes un-centered under the following conditions: |
- | The steering column is separated from the steering gear and allowed
to rotate. |
- | The centering spring is pushed down, letting the hub rotate while
the coil is removed from the steering column. In the event this occurs. Refer
toInflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle (Column Shift And Floor Shift)
in Steering
Wheel and Column. |
- Install the pre-centered
coil assembly to the steering column. Remove the centering tab (1)
and discard.
- Install the coil assembly (2)
using the following components for alignment:
• | The horn tower (1) on the canceling cam assembly inner
ring. |
• | The projections on the outer ring. |
Important: Gently pull on the lower coil assembly wire in order to remove any wire
kinks inside the column assembly. Verify that there are NO kinks or bends
in the SIR coil assembly wire. If a kink or
bend is present, interference may occur with
the shaft lock mechanism. Turning the steering wheel may
cut or damage the wire.
- Install the coil assembly
retaining ring. Verify that the ring (1) is firmly seated in the groove
on the upper shaft assembly (2).
- Pop the wire harness assembly (4)
into the wire strap (5).
- Install the wire harness strap (2) into the upper tilt
head assembly (1).
- Install 3 wire harness straps (3) to the wire harness assembly.
- Install the multi-function switch lever. Refer to
Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the upper and lower steering column trim covers. Refer
to
Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the tilt lever (if equipped). Refer to
Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering
Wheel and Column.
- Install the steering wheel assembly. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
in Steering Wheel and
Column.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
.