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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
  3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

    4. Object Number: 820027 Size: SH
  4. Remove the 3 screws and the steering column lower trim cover (6) from the steering column.

    5. Object Number: 839654 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the steering wheel module coil electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the steering wheel position sensor electrical connector.

    7. Object Number: 820030 Size: SH
  7. Slide the steering column upper cover, release the 3 claws (2) and remove the steering wheel module coil (1).
  8. Remove the steering wheel position sensor from the steering wheel module coil.

Installation Procedure
  1. Ensure the front wheels are in the straight ahead position.

    2. Important: Make sure the turn signal switch is in the neutral position or turn signal switch pin may be damaged.

  2. Place the turn signal switch in the neutral position.
  3. Install the steering wheel position sensor to the steering wheel module coil.

    4. Important: When installing a new steering wheel module coil, remove the lock pin prior to installing the handle.


    Object Number: 820030 Size: SH
  4. Install the steering wheel module coil (1) and engage all 3 retaining claws (2).
  5. Center the steering wheel module coil, if necessary. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering in Steering Wheel and Column.
  6. Connect the steering wheel position sensor electrical connector.

    7. Object Number: 839654 Size: SH
  7. Connect the steering wheel module coil electrical connector.

    8. Object Number: 820027 Size: SH
  8. Install the steering column lower trim cover (6). Secure with 3 screws.
  9. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .