Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Redline
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.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
- Insert the small flat-bladed tool into the openings
to release the steering wheel inflatable restraint module from the steering wheel.
- Disconnect the horn switch and the inflatable restraint electrical connectors.
- Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
Installation Procedure
- Connect
the horn switch connector.
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.
- Connect the inflatable restraint connectors.
- Align the retaining pins on the inflatable restraint module with the steering
wheel.
- Push the inflatable restraint module to secure.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
- 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.
Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Except Redline
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.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
- Rotate the steering wheel until one of the openings
is accessible with a flat bladed tool.
- Insert the small flat-bladed tool into the openings to release the steering
wheel inflatable restraint module from the steering wheel.
- Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees and release the inflatable
restraint steering wheel module.
- Disconnect the horn switch and the inflatable restraint
electrical connectors.
- Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the horn switch connector.
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.
- Connect the inflatable restraint connectors.
- Align the retaining pins on the inflatable restraint module with the steering
wheel.
- Push the inflatable restraint module to secure.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
in SIR.
- 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.