Tools Required

J 23653-SIR Lock Plate Compressor

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 knee bolster Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
4. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
5. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .



6. Using J 23653-SIR remove the bearing retainer.



7. Remove the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
8. Remove the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
9. Remove the upper bearing spring (3).

1. Install the upper bearing spring (3).
2. Install the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
3. Install the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
4. Install the bearing retainer.



5. Using J 23653-SIR depress the shaft lock shield assembly.
6. Push the bearing retainer into place.
7. Remove the J 23653-SIR from the steering shaft.
8. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
9. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.
10. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
11. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.