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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Vivant 🢒 Safety and Security 🢒 Supplemental Inflatable Restraints 🢒 Steering Wheel Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller
    • J 36541-A Steering Wheel Puller Legs
    • KM-210-A (DW-310-010) Steering Wheel Puller Legs

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  4. Remove the steering wheel nut.
  5. Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering column shaft and on the steering wheel hub.

    6. Object Number: 1265536 Size: SH
  6. Remove the steering wheel using the KM-210-A (DW-310-010) or the J 1859-A with the J 36541-A .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1265535 Size: SH
  1. Align the match marks and install the steering wheel to the steering column shaft.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the steering wheel nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).

  3. Connect the electrical connectors.
  4. Install the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.