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For 1990-2009 cars only

    Object Number: 293254  Size: SH
  1. Align the block tooth on the steering shaft assembly (1) to the 12 o'clock position.
  2. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.

  3. Object Number: 322951  Size: SH

    Important: The new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil will be pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil until the installation is complete.

  4. If installing the existing inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, it must be centered first. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle .
  5. Align the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (4) with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly (1).
  6. Slide the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (4) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
  7. Firmly seat the retaining ring (3) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly (2).
  8. Remove and discard the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (4).

  9. Object Number: 322946  Size: SH

    Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

  10. Reconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector to the turn signal switch assembly connector.
  11. Attach new wire harness straps to the wire harness assembly (1) and the steering column.
  12. Install the wire harness assembly (1) into the wire harness strap (2).
  13. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  14. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.