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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SRX 🢒 Safety and Security 🢒 Supplemental Inflatable Restraints 🢒 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil electrical connectors and disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil electrical harness from the steering column wiring harness.

    5. Object Number: 360597 Size: SH
  5. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil retaining ring (1) from the upper steering shaft (2).
  6. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil from the steering column.

    7. Object Number: 361725 Size: SH
  7. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil washer (1) if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 293254 Size: SH
  1. Position the block tooth on the upper steering shaft (1) to the 12 o'clock position.

    2. Object Number: 361725 Size: SH
  2. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil washer (1) if previously removed.

    3. Important: 

       • Verify that the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil is centered.
       • The inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil becomes uncentered under the following conditions:
          - The steering column is separated from the steering gear and allowed to rotate.
          - The spring service lock is pushed down, letting the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil hub rotate while the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil is removed from the steering column.
       • If the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil becomes uncentered. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering .

  3. Align and install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil with the turn signal switch cancel cam on the steering column.

    4. Object Number: 293255 Size: SH
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil centering tab (1) if equipped and discard it.

    5. Object Number: 360597 Size: SH
  5. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil retaining ring (1) to the upper steering shaft (2).

    6. 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.

  6. Connect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil electrical harness to the steering column wiring harness and connect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil electrical connectors.
  7. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  8. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  9. Enable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .