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

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
2. Remove the steering wheel assembly. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
3. Remove the tilt lever (if equipped). Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.
4. Remove the upper and lower steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.
5. Remove the multi-function lever. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.



6. Pop the wire harness assembly (4) out of the wire harness strap (5).
7. Remove the 3 wire harness straps (3) from the wire harness assembly.
8. Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the upper tilt head assembly (1).



9. Remove the coil assembly retaining clip (1).
10. Remove the coil assembly (2).
11. Remove the wave washer (3).

1. Install the wave washer (1).
2. To install the SIR coil assembly, align the block tooth on the race and upper shaft assembly to the 12 O'clock position.

Important: 

•	Verify that the coil assembly is centered.

•	The coil assembly becomes un-centered 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 toInflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle (Column Shift And Floor Shift) in Steering Wheel and Column.




3. Install the pre-centered coil assembly to the steering column. Remove the centering tab (1) and discard.



4. 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 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.




5. Install the coil assembly retaining ring. Verify that the ring (1) is firmly seated in the groove on the upper shaft assembly (2).



6. Pop the wire harness assembly (4) into the wire strap (5).
7. Install the wire harness strap (2) into the upper tilt head assembly (1).
8. Install 3 wire harness straps (3) to the wire harness assembly.
9. Install the multi-function switch lever. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.
10. Install the upper and lower steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.
11. Install the tilt lever (if equipped). Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.
12. Install the steering wheel assembly. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .