GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: Refer to SIR Service Precautions .


    Object Number: 241289  Size: SH
  1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition.
  3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
  4. Remove the LH IP wiring harness junction block access panel.
  5. Remove the AIR BAG Fuse from the LH IP wiring harness junction block.
  6. Important: With the AIR BAG Fuse removed and the ignition ON, the AIR BAG warning lamp illuminates. This is a normal operation and does not indicate an SIR system malfunction.

  7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (2) from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector (1) located above the LH IP wiring harness junction block.
  8. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector (1).

  9. Object Number: 241290  Size: SH
  10. Remove the RH IP wiring harness junction block access panel.
  11. Remove the CPA (2) from the inflatable restraint IP module connector (3) located above the RH IP wiring harness junction block.
  12. Disconnect the IP module connector (3).