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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Safari - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 360577 Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
  3. Remove the wire harness assembly (4) from the wire harness strap (5).
  4. Remove the 3 wire harness straps (3) from the wire harness assembly.
  5. Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the upper tilt head assembly (1).

    6. Object Number: 361442 Size: SH
  6. Remove the SIR steering wheel module coil retaining clip (1).
  7. Remove the SIR steering wheel module coil (2).
  8. Remove the wave washer (3) from the steering column upper shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 293254 Size: SH
  1. Align the block tooth on the upper shaft to the 12 o'clock position.

    2. Object Number: 361725 Size: SH

    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.

  2. Install the wave washer (1) to the steering column upper shaft.

    3. Object Number: 360591 Size: SH

    Important: 

       • Verify that the SIR steering wheel module coil is centered.
       • The SIR steering wheel module coil 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.
       • If the SIR steering wheel module coil becomes uncentered, refer to the following procedures:
          - For the standard column, refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
          - For the tilt column, refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

  3. Align the SIR steering wheel module coil (2) with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam (1)
  4. Install the pre-centered SIR steering wheel module coil (2) to the steering column upper shaft.

    5. Object Number: 293255 Size: SH
  5. Remove the centering tab (1) and discard.

    6. Object Number: 360597 Size: SH

    Notice: Gently pull on the lower coil assembly wire in order to remove any wire kinks inside of the column assembly. Verify 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.

  6. Install the SIR steering wheel module coil retaining ring. Verify that the ring (1) is firmly seated in the groove on the upper shaft (2).

    7. Object Number: 360577 Size: SH
  7. Install the wire harness assembly (4) into the wire strap (5).
  8. Install the wire harness strap (2) into the wire strap (1).
  9. Install wire harness straps (3) to the wire harness assembly.
  10. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .