Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
| • | Unnecessary SIR system repairs |
| • | 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. |
- Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
in
SIR.
- Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to
Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
.
Important: The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly
must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector is coming out of the abrasion
sleeve for installation purposes.
- Remove the wire harness assembly (1) from the wire harness strap (2).
- Disconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil
connector from the turn signal switch assembly connector.
- Remove the retaining ring (3)
from the steering column shaft assembly by using snap ring pliers.
- Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2)
from the steering column shaft assembly.
- Remove the wave washer (1) from the steering column shaft
assembly.
