For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
- Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
- Remove the wire harness strap.
- Remove the steering wheel theft deterrent lock. Refer to Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock Replacement .
- Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
- Gently pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
- Disconnect the connector from the ignition switch assembly.
- Remove the wires encased in the ignition switch clip, which is located on the side of the ignition switch.
- Disconnect all connectors attached to the wire harness assembly.
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
Important: If the steering wheel has steering wheel controls, the SIR coil and the wire harness assembly must come off as one piece. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
Installation Procedure
- If the steering wheel has steering wheel controls, install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
- Connect all of the connectors from the new wire harness assembly.
- Push the key alarm connector (1) into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
- Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees so that the key alarm connector (1) locks into place.
- Install the steering wheel theft deterrent lock. Refer to Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock Replacement .
- Install the wires back into the ignition switch clip, located on the side of the ignition switch.
- Install the wire harness strap.
- Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.
