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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning 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. Object Number: 2022829 Size: SH
  3. Remove the left bolt cover (1) from the steering wheel module.

    4. Object Number: 2022830 Size: SH
  4. Remove the right bolt cover (1) from the steering wheel module.

    5. Object Number: 2022831 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts (1) from the steering wheel module (2).

    6. Object Number: 2022841 Size: SH
  6. Release the connector position assurances (1) from the inflator module.
  7. Disconnect the steering wheel module connectors (2).
  8. Disconnect the horn connector (3).
  9. Remove the steering wheel module.
  10. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping.

Installation Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2022851 Size: SH
  1. Connect the steering wheel module connectors (2).
  2. Connect the connector position assurances (3) to the inflator module.
  3. Install the steering wheel module.

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


    Object Number: 2022831 Size: SH
  4. Install the bolts to the steering wheel module (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8.8 N·m (78 lb in).


    Object Number: 2022829 Size: SH
  5. Install the left bolt cover (1) from the steering wheel module.

    6. Object Number: 2022830 Size: SH
  6. Install the right bolt cover (1) from the steering wheel module.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.