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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 Savana 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Steering Wheel Inflator Module Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.

    2. Object Number: 309830 Size: SH
  2. Rotate the steering wheel so the side of the SIR module is at the 12 o'clock position.

    3. Object Number: 245788 Size: SH
  3. Insert a screwdriver into the holes on the back of the steering wheel.

    4. Object Number: 245788 Size: SH
  4. Pull the screwdriver handle away from the steering column in order to release the leaf spring from the notched pin.
  5. Repeat steps 1-4 for the other attached locations.
  6. Tilt the inflator module rearward to gain access to the electrical connection.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the inflator module.

    8. Object Number: 245799 Size: SH

    Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:

       • Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module
       • Make sure the bag opening points away from you
    When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

  8. Remove the inflatable restraint module from the steering wheel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 245793 Size: SH
  1. Install the inflatable restraint module to the steering wheel.

    2. Object Number: 245795 Size: SH
  2. Install the electrical connector.
  3. Ensure that the wiring is not exposed or trapped between the inflatable restraint steering wheel module and the steering wheel.
  4. Place the inflator module onto the steering wheel and press the module into the retaining tabs until the module is secured properly in all 4 retaining locations.
  5. Rotate the steering wheel back into the straight position.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.