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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 ION 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

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

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used. Always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

    2. Object Number: 877719 Size: SH
  2. Rotate the steering wheel until one of the openings is accessible with a flat bladed tool.
  3. Insert the small flat-bladed tool into the openings to release the steering wheel inflatable restraint module from the steering wheel.
  4. Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees and release the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.

    5. Object Number: 877721 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the horn switch and the inflatable restraint electrical connectors.
  6. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 877721 Size: SH
  1. Connect the horn switch connector.

    2. Important: This vehicle is equipped with dual stage air bags, you will find 2 connectors. Match the right color connector to the right color opening in the module.

  2. Connect the inflatable restraint connectors.
  3. Align the retaining pins on the inflatable restraint module with the steering wheel.
  4. Push the inflatable restraint module to secure.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  6. After replacing the module, deploy the old 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 for proper disposal.