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

Assembly Procedure

Tools Required

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

    Object Number: 343722  Size: SH
  1. Install the wave washer to the steering shaft assembly.
  2. Important: SIR coil assembly must be centered before it is assembled.

  3. Center the SIR coil assembly, if needed. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle .
  4. Feed the SIR coil assembly connectors through the steering column.

  5. Object Number: 322951  Size: SH
  6. Install the existing SIR coil assembly (4) following these steps:
  7. 4.1. Proceed to the next step if a new SIR coil assembly (4) is needed.
    4.2. Position the SIR coil assembly (4) to the steering shaft assembly (2).
    4.3. Align the opening in the SIR coil assembly (4) with the horn tower (1) and the "locating bump" between the 2 tabs on the lock housing cover and sleeve assembly.
    4.4. Seat the SIR coil assembly (4) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
  8. Install a new SIR coil assembly to the steering shaft assembly following these steps:
  9. 5.1. Assemble the pre-centered SIR coil assembly (4) to the steering shaft assembly (2).
    5.2. Position the SIR coil assembly (4) to the steering shaft assembly (2).
    5.3. Align the opening in the SIR coil assembly (4) with the horn tower (1) and the "locating bump" between the 2 tabs on the lock housing cover and sleeve assembly.
    5.4. Remove the centering tab.
    5.5. Dispose of the centering tab.
  10. Install the retaining ring (3) to the steering shaft assembly (2).
  11. Important: Pull on all the wires to remove any wire kinks that may be inside the steering column assembly. If this is not done it may cause damage to the wire harness.


    Object Number: 343717  Size: SH
  12. Install the wiring protector and the wire harness straps to the steering column.
  13. Connect the SIR coil assembly connector at the base of the column, if needed.

  14. Object Number: 343711  Size: SH
  15. Remove J 42640 .
  16. Install the wire harness assembly strap (1).
  17. Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.

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

Assembly Procedure

Tools Required

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

    Object Number: 343722  Size: SH
  1. Install the wave washer to the steering shaft assembly.
  2. Important: SIR coil assembly must be centered before it is assembled.

  3. Center the SIR coil assembly, if needed. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle .
  4. Feed the SIR coil assembly connectors through the steering column.

  5. Object Number: 322951  Size: SH
  6. Install the existing SIR coil assembly (4) following these steps:
  7. 4.1. Proceed to the next step if a new SIR coil assembly (4) is needed.
    4.2. Position the SIR coil assembly (4) to the steering shaft assembly (2).
    4.3. Align the opening in the SIR coil assembly (4) with the horn tower (1) and the "locating bump" between the 2 tabs on the lock housing cover and sleeve assembly.
    4.4. Seat the SIR coil assembly (4) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
  8. Install a new SIR coil assembly to the steering shaft assembly following these steps:
  9. 5.1. Assemble the pre-centered SIR coil assembly (4) to the steering shaft assembly (2).
    5.2. Position the SIR coil assembly (4) to the steering shaft assembly (2).
    5.3. Align the opening in the SIR coil assembly (4) with the horn tower (1) and the "locating bump" between the 2 tabs on the lock housing cover and sleeve assembly.
    5.4. Remove the centering tab.
    5.5. Dispose of the centering tab.
  10. Install the retaining ring (3) to the steering shaft assembly (2).
  11. Important: Pull on all the wires to remove any wire kinks that may be inside the steering column assembly. If this is not done it may cause damage to the wire harness.


    Object Number: 343717  Size: SH
  12. Install the wiring protector and the wire harness straps to the steering column.
  13. Connect the SIR coil assembly connector at the base of the column, if needed.

  14. Object Number: 343711  Size: SH
  15. Remove J 42640 .
  16. Install the wire harness assembly strap (1).
  17. Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.