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Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Assemble - Off Vehicle Column Shift

Assembly Procedure


    Object Number: 324831  Size: SH
  1. Install the wave washer (1).

  2. Object Number: 306687  Size: SH
  3. Align the block tooth on the race and upper shaft assembly (1) to the 12 o' clock position.
  4. Put the key in the off position and remove the keys.

  5. Object Number: 293255  Size: SH
  6. A new SIR coil assembly will be precentered. Do not depress the tab (1) on the back of the SIR coil assembly.
  7. If reusing the original SIR coil assembly, refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle .

  8. Object Number: 360591  Size: SH
  9. Align the SIR coil assembly (2) with the horn tower sticking through the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
  10. Remove and discard the orange tab on a new SIR coil assembly.

  11. Object Number: 360597  Size: SH

    Important: The retaining ring (1) must seat securely on the groove of the race and upper shaft assembly (2).

  12. Install the retaining ring (1).

  13. Object Number: 360577  Size: SH
  14. Pop the wire harness assembly (4) into the wire harness strap (5).
  15. Install the wire harness strap (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

    Install the wire harness straps (3) onto the wire harness assembly (4).

  16. Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Assemble - Off Vehicle Floor Shift

Assembly Procedure


    Object Number: 324831  Size: SH
  1. Install the wave washer (1).

  2. Object Number: 306687  Size: SH
  3. Align the block tooth on the race and upper shaft assembly (1) to the 12 o' clock position.
  4. Put the key in the off position and remove the key.

  5. Object Number: 293255  Size: SH
  6. A new SIR coil assembly will be precentered. Do not depress the tab (1) on the block of the SIR coil assembly.
  7. If reusing the original SIR coil assembly, refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle .

  8. Object Number: 360591  Size: SH
  9. Align the SIR coil assembly (2) with the horn tower sticking through the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
  10. Pull the orange tab and discard, if using a new SIR coil assembly.

  11. Object Number: 360597  Size: SH

    Important: The retaining ring (1) must seat securely on the groove of the race and upper shaft assembly (2).

  12. Install the retaining ring (1).

  13. Object Number: 360577  Size: SH
  14. Pop the wire harness assembly (4) onto the wire harness strap (5).
  15. Install the wire harness strap (2) onto the steering column tilt head assembly (1).
  16. Install the wire harness straps (3) onto the wire harness assembly (4).
  17. Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .