Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Remove the screws from the upper and lower steering column covers, and remove the covers.
- Remove the driver side knee bolster and instrument panel lower cover.
- Disconnect the driver air bag, horn, and connectors from the lower steering column.
- Remove the screws and discard them.
- Remove the steering wheel module coil from the steering shaft.
Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Handling Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Turn the front wheels straight ahead.
- Install the steering wheel module coil with the screws.
- Center the clockspring. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering .
- Connect the connectors on the lower steering column.
- Install the driver side knee bolster and instrument panel lower cover.
- Install the steering wheel.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Caution: When servicing the steering column, the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System clock spring must be centered for proper steering wheel operation. Failure to properly center the SIR clock spring may result in reduced turnability of the steering wheel causing the vehicle to improperly maneuver and may cause the SIR system to be inoperative.
Notice: Do not rotate the steering wheel or move the position of the steering gear once the intermediate shaft is disconnected. This will uncenter the Inflatable Restraint coil in the steering column. If the Inflatable Restraint coil becomes uncentered, it may be damaged during vehicle operation.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the steering wheel module coil mounting screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
