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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SLS 🢒 Power and Signal Distribution 🢒 Wiring Systems and Power Management 🢒 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2033694 Size: SH

    Caution: A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used. Always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. There are 2 holes on one side of the steering wheel for removing the steering wheel module.
  3. Insert a small flat screwdriver into one of the holes.

    4. Important: Probe with a screwdriver to confirm if the screwdriver is against the snap spring retaining the SIR module for the following removal procedure.

  4. Force the snap spring and pull up the air bag steering wheel module to release a snap spring.
  5. Repeat the above steps for the other fastener.
  6. Pull away the SIR module lightly from the steering wheel.

    7. Object Number: 2033695 Size: SH

    Important: Note the wire routing positions on the steering wheel module connectors, the redundant control routing positions, and the horn wire routing positions for the correct assembly.

  7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) and the electrical connector from the steering wheel module.
  8. Remove the steering wheel module (5).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2033695 Size: SH
  1. Connect the steering wheel module electrical connector and the connector position assurance (CPA).

    2. Important: This vehicle is equipped with dual stage air bags, you will find 2 connectors. Match the right color connector to the right color opening in the module. Route the steering wheel module wires and the redundant control wires.

  2. Align the steering wheel module fasteners to holes of the steering column.
  3. Push firmly the steering wheel module into the steering column to engage the fasteners.
  4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  5. After replacing the SIR module, deploy the old module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period.Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping in order to properly dispose the module.