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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2005 🢒 ION 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Steering Wheel Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs
    • J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.

    3. Object Number: 877681 Size: SH
  3. If equipped with cruise control, disconnect the cruise control switch connector from the steering column.
  4. Remove the steering wheel nut.
  5. Remove the steering wheel. It may be necessary to use the J 42578 and J 1859-A or equivalent to remove the steering wheel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 877681 Size: SH
  1. Align the steering wheel to the steering column and install the steering wheel.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the steering wheel nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the steering wheel nut to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

  3. If equipped with cruise control, connect the cruise control switch connector.
  4. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.