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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Disassemble - Off Vehicle

Disassembly Procedure

    Object Number: 360577 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 inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  3. Remove the wire harness assembly (4) out of the wire harness strap (5).

    4. Remove the wire harness straps (3) from the wire harness assembly (4).

    Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the upper tilt head assembly (1).


    Object Number: 360583 Size: SH
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil from the steering shaft assembly using the following steps:
    5. 4.1. The retaining ring (1).
    4.2. The inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2).
    4.3. The wave washer (3).