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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 312291  Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  3. Disconnect the steering column control module electrical connectors (2).

  4. Object Number: 312298  Size: SH
  5. Remove the steering column control module (2) from the lower steering column wire harness shield (1) by pulling the module outward (to release retaining clips) and sliding downward.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 312298  Size: SH
  1. Install the steering column control module (2) to the lower steering column wire harness shield (1).

  2. Object Number: 312291  Size: SH
  3. Connect steering column control module electrical connectors (2).
  4. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.