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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Vivant 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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

    Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Voltage after Ignition is Turned Off Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    3. Object Number: 1280460 Size: SH
  3. Remove and discard the 2 mounting bolts from the driver SIR module.

    4. Object Number: 1280461 Size: SH
  4. Remove the connector (1) from the driver SIR module (2).

    5. Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Remove the driver SIR module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1280461 Size: SH
  1. Install the driver SIR module (2).
  2. Install the connector (1) to the driver SIR module.

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


    Object Number: 1280460 Size: SH
  3. Install 2 new mounting bolts to the driver SIR module.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the mounting bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

    Caution: When enabling the SIR system, be extremely careful when installing the fuse and/or turning the ignition switch on. Stand clear of the inflator module and verify no loose objects are directly in front of the inflator modules. Possible personal injury or vehicle damage could result if an accidental deployment were to occur.

  4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.