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Steering Wheel Replacement Buick

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
    • J 38720 Side Screws
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraints.

  2. Object Number: 277314  Size: LH
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module . Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in Restraints.
  4. Remove the nut (3).
  5. Observe the mark on the steering shaft and on the steering wheel in order to ensure proper alignment during installation.

  6. Object Number: 277323  Size: SH
  7. Remove the steering wheel, using the following tools:
  8. • The J 1859-A
    • The J 38720
  9. Use the correct side screws for pulling the wheel.

Installation Procedure

  1. Route the wiring through the steering wheel.

  2. Object Number: 277314  Size: LH
  3. Align the mark on the steering wheel with the mark on the shaft.
  4. Install the steering wheel.
  5. Install the nut (3).
  6. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in Restraints.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraints.

Steering Wheel Replacement Oldsmobile

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
    • J 38720 Side Screw
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraints.
  2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module (5). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in Restraints.

  3. Object Number: 277324  Size: LH
  4. Remove the nut (3).
  5. Observe the mark on the steering shaft and the steering wheel in order to ensure proper alignment during installation.

  6. Object Number: 277323  Size: SH
  7. Remove the steering wheel, using the following tools:
  8. • The J 1859-A
    • The J 38720
  9. Use the correct side screws for pulling the wheel.

Installation Procedure

  1. Route the wiring through the steering wheel.
  2. Align the mark on the steering wheel with the mark on the shaft.
  3. Install the steering wheel.

  4. Object Number: 277324  Size: LH
  5. Install the nut (3).
  6. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in Restraints.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraint.