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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 217461  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .

  2. Object Number: 293262  Size: SH
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
  5. Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  6. Remove the wire harness straps from the steering wheel column wire harness.
  7. Remove the retaining ring (3).
  8. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil from the steering shaft (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 293262  Size: SH
  1. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil to the steering shaft (2).
  2. Install the retaining ring (3).
  3. Center the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
  4. Route the lower coil wire harness along the steering column jacket.
  5. Install the wire harness straps to the steering column wire harness.
  6. Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  7. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
  8. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 217461  Size: SH
  10. Enable the SIR System. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .