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Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2002 🢒 Bravada - 2WD 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    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.

    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 inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.

    2. Object Number: 760459 Size: SH
  2. Using a blunt-ended tool, push the leaf spring fasteners (2) inward through the access holes. The access holes are located on both sides of the steering wheel shroud.

    3. Object Number: 760456 Size: SH
  3. Lift and partially remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module from the steering wheel in order to expose the electrical connectors (1).
  4. Disconnect the connector-position assurance (CPA) retainers from the electrical connectors.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.

    6. Important: Do not attempt to repair the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. The inflatable restraint steering wheel module is replaced only as an assembly.

  6. Remove the inflatable restraint module from the steering wheel.
  7. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 760456 Size: SH
  1. Position the inflatable restraint module to the steering wheel.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors (1) to the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
  3. Connect the CPA retainers into the electrical connectors. Seat and lock the connections.

    4. Object Number: 760459 Size: SH
  4. Position the alignment posts of the inflatable restraint module to the holes that are located on the steering wheel housing.
  5. Push the inflatable restraint module into the steering wheel in order to engage and in order to latch the 2 leaf spring fasteners (1).
  6. After installation, pull the sides of the inflatable restraint module in order to ensure that both leaf spring fasteners are engaged.
  7. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.