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Removal Procedure

    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 in SIR.
  2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.

  3. Object Number: 399638  Size: SH
  4. Remove the horn plunger from the steering column by pressing inward to the stop and rotating horn plunger 90 degrees.

  5. Object Number: 395771  Size: SH
  6. Remove the horn contact plate retaining screws from the steering wheel.
  7. Remove the horn plunger from the steering wheel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 395771  Size: SH
  1. Install the horn plunger to the steering wheel.
  2. Install the horn contact plate retaining screws to the steering wheel.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the horn contact plate retaining screws to 5.5 N·m (50 lb in).


    Object Number: 399638  Size: SH
  4. Install the horn plunger to the steering column.
  5. Install the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.