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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: The inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil and the multifunction turn signal switch are serviced as an assembly.

    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 steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1488252  Size: SH
  5. Remove the wire harness straps from the wire harness assembly.
  6. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.

  7. Object Number: 1488282  Size: SH
  8. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil bolts.
  9. Slide the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil off of the steering column. Discard the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, if replacing.

Installation Procedure

    Important: A new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil will come precentered with a centering tab attached. Do NOT remove the centering tab until installation is complete. Failure to follow procedure will cause a misalignment and re-centering of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil will be required.

    If reusing the existing inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, you must center the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering .


    Object Number: 1488282  Size: SH
  1. Slide the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil onto the steering column.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4.5 N·m (40 lb in).


    Object Number: 1488252  Size: SH
  5. Route the wiring harness assembly down the steering column.
  6. Connect any electrical connectors as needed.
  7. Install the wire harness straps to the wire harness assembly.
  8. Remove the centering tab from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, if equipped.
  9. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  10. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .