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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Torrent 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.

  1. Place the front wheels in the straight forward position with the steering wheel centered.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
  5. Remove the steering column covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement.

    6. Object Number: 890633 Size: SH
  6. Release the SIR coil harness clips from the bracket below the column.
  7. Disconnect both the SIR coil and horn/cruise connectors.
  8. Using a small flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the retaining tabs away from the SIR coil assembly and slide the SIR coil assembly off the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Note: A new roll connector is equipped with a yellow tab that is removed after the steering wheel is installed. This tab passes through the steering wheel.

  1. Route the SIR wiring harness and horn/cruise connector down steering column.

    2. Object Number: 890633 Size: SH
  2. Snap the SIR coil into position on the column.
  3. Connect the SIR coil and horn/cruise electrical connectors.
  4. Attach the wiring harness clips to the bracket below the column.
  5. Install the steering column covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement.
  6. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
  7. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.