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

Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture
    • J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin

    Object Number: 343711  Size: SH
  1. Set the steering column and J 41352 into a vise.
  2. Important: The column must be in the center position.

    Remove only those components necessary to do the repairs.

    Check the steering column jacket assembly for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection - Off Vehicle .

  3. Install J 42640 into the lower shroud.
  4. Place the ignition in the "LOCK" position to center the coil assembly.
  5. Remove the wire harness assembly strap (1).

  6. Object Number: 343702  Size: SH
  7. Remove the retaining ring from the steering shaft assembly.

  8. Object Number: 343717  Size: SH
  9. Remove the wire harness straps and the wire protector from the steering column.
  10. Disconnect the SIR coil assembly connector at the base of the steering column, if needed.
  11. Remove the SIR coil assembly from the steering shaft assembly.
  12. Attach mechanics wire to the SIR coil assembly connectors for reassembly.
  13. Pull the SIR coil assembly connectors through the steering column, if needed.

  14. Object Number: 343722  Size: SH
  15. Remove the wave washer from the steering shaft assembly.