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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2007 🢒 Matiz 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Voltage after Ignition is Turned Off Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1618032 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the horn connector (1).
  5. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil connector (2).

    6. Object Number: 1618036 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 4 steering wheel module coil screws (2).
  7. Remove the steering wheel module coil (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1618036 Size: SH
  1. Ensure the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.
  2. Center the steering wheel module coil (1), if necessary. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering .
  3. Install the steering wheel module coil (1). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering .

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the steering wheel module coil fasteners (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 1 N·m (11 lb in).


    Object Number: 1618032 Size: SH
  5. Connect the horn connector (1).
  6. Connect the steering wheel module coil connector (2).
  7. Install the steering column covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement
  8. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .