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 column trim covers. Refer to
Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering
Wheel and Column - Standard or
Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering Wheel and Column
- Tilt.
- Remove 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 SIR steering
wheel module coil retaining clip (1).
- Remove the SIR steering wheel coil (2).
- Remove the wave washer (3) from the steering column upper
shaft.
Installation Procedure
- Align the block tooth
on the upper shaft to the 12 O'clock position.
Notice: Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying needed torque.
Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunctioning of steering
column.
- Install the wave washer (1) to the steering column upper shaft.
Important:
• | Verify that the SIR steering wheel module coil is centered. |
• | The SIR steering wheel module coil becomes uncentered 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. |
• | If the SIR steering wheel module coil becomes uncentered, refer
to the following procedures: |
- Align the SIR steering wheel module coil (2) with the horn tower on
the turn signal cancel cam (1).
- Install the pre-centered SIR steering wheel module coil (2) to
the steering column upper shaft.
- Remove the centering tab
(1) and discard.
Notice: Gently pull on the lower coil assembly wire in order to remove any wire
kinks inside of 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 SIR steering wheel module coil retaining ring. Verify that
the ring (1) is firmly seated in the groove on the upper shaft (2).
- Install the wire harness
assembly (4) into the wire strap (5).
- Install the wire harness strap (2) into the wire strap (1).
- Install the wire harness straps (3) to the wire harness assembly.
- Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to
Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering
Wheel and Column - Standard or
Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering Wheel and Column
- Tilt.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
.