Removal Procedure
Important: Disable the SIR system. Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Remove the tilt lever (if equipped). Refer to
Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering
Wheel and Column.
- Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to
Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering Wheel and Column -- Standard or
Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering Wheel
and Column -- Tilt.
- Pop the wire harness assembly
(4) out of the wire harness strap (5).
- Remove the 3 wire harness straps (3) from the wire harness assembly.
- Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the upper tilt head assembly
(1).
- Remove the coil assembly
retaining clip (1).
- Remove the coil assembly (2).
- Remove the wave washer (3).
Installation Procedure
Notice: Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying needed torque.
Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunctioning of steering
column.
- Install the wave washer.
- To install the SIR coil assembly, align the block tooth on the
race and upper shaft assembly to the 12 O'clock position (1).
Important:
• | Ensure that the coil assembly is centered. |
• | The coil assembly becomes uncentered under the following conditions: |
- | The steering column is separated from the steering gear and allowed
to rotate. |
- | The centering spring is pushed down, letting the hub rotate while
the coil is removed from the steering column. In the event this occurs. Refer
to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering in Unit Repair. |
- Install the precentered coil assembly to the steering column. Remove
the centering tab and discard.
- Install the coil assembly
(2) using the following components for alignment:
• | The horn tower (1) on the canceling cam assembly inner ring |
• | The projections on the outer ring |
Important: Gently pull on the lower coil assembly wire in order to remove any wire
kinks inside of the column assembly. Ensure that there are NO kinks or bends
in the SIR coil assembly wire. If a kink or bend is present, interference
may occur with the shaft lock mechanism. Turning the steering wheel may
cut or damage the wire.
- Install the coil assembly retaining ring. Ensure that the ring (1) is
firmly seated in the groove on the upper shaft assembly (2).
- Pop the wire harness assembly (4) into the wire strap (5).
- Install the wire harness strap (2) into the wire strap (1).
- Install 3 wire harness straps (3) from the wire harness assembly.
- Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to
Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering Wheel and Column -- Standard or
Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering Wheel
and Column --
Tilt.
- Install the tilt lever (if equipped). Refer to
Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle
in Steering
Wheel and Column.
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
.