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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Prizm 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .

    2. Important: In the event deployment has occurred, inspect the steering wheel module coil wire for any sign of scorching, melting, or other damage due to excessive heat. If the coil is damaged, replace it.

  2. Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position.

    3. Object Number: 363398 Size: SH
  3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  4. Remove the three screws and the steering column lower trim cover (6) from the steering column.
  5. Remove the one screw and the steering column upper trim cover (7) from the steering column.

    6. Object Number: 408881 Size: SH
  6. Remove the wire tie from the steering wheel module coil wire (3).
  7. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil electrical connector.
  8. Remove the screws and the steering wheel module coil (2) from the turn signal base (4).
  9. Inspect the turn signal switch base (4) for physical damage. If physical damage is evident, replace the turn signal, headlamp, and windshield washer switch with levers and the inflatable restraint module coil as an assembly.

Installation Procedure
  1. Ensure the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.

    2. Object Number: 408881 Size: SH
  2. Install the steering wheel module coil (2) to the turn signal base (4). Secure with 4 screws.
  3. Center the steering wheel module coil, if necessary. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.
  4. Connect the steering wheel module coil electrical connector.
  5. Install the wire tie to the steering wheel module coil wire (3).

    6. Object Number: 363398 Size: SH
  6. Install the steering column upper trim cover (7). Secure with one screw.
  7. Install the steering column lower trim cover (6). Secure with three screws.
  8. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .