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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 STS 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Steering Column Wiring Harness Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 588840 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR coil. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  4. Inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
  5. Remove the upper and lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  6. Disconnect all connectors attached to the wire harness assembly.
  7. Slide the bulkhead connector out from the column shift and tilt motor bracket assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 588840 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.

  1. Slide the bulkhead connector into the column shift and tilt motor bracket assembly.
  2. Connect all of the connectors to the wire harness assembly.
  3. Install the upper and lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  4. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  5. Install the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.