Tools Required
• | J 42578 Steering Wheel
Puller Legs |
Repositioning Procedure
Caution: Refer to SRS Sodium Hydroxide Powder Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.
Important: In the event deployment has occurred, refer to
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision
.
Notice: If roll connector is not properly oriented to steering column assembly, it will
be damaged.
Important: If the yellow tab is inadvertently removed during installation or removal and
the roll connector hub has been rotated, it must be repositioned.
- Gently rotate the coil hub clockwise with the tab removed until a slight tension
is present.
- Gently rotate the coil hub counterclockwise for 5 revolutions until a
slight tension is present
- Gently rotate the coil hub clockwise for 2-3 revolutions.
- Rotate the smallest distance required to align the yellow tab.
- Install the yellow tab. Use tape if the tab is unavailable.
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Title not found in the Preface section.
- Position the vehicle with the front wheels pointed straight ahead
and the steering wheel centered.
Important: Always align the front wheels to the straight ahead position when removing or
installing a roll connector.
Important: If a roll connector is removed without the wheels in the straight ahead position,
the same roll connector may be installed if the steering shaft and the coil hub have
not rotated.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
.
- Remove the driver inflator module. Refer
to
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
.
- If equipped, disconnect the cruise control switch connectors and disconnect
the harness from the steering wheel.
- Remove the steering wheel attachment nut and discard. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install J 1859-A
and J 42578
.
Important: If a roll connector was removed without the wheels being in the straight ahead
position, you may install the same roll connector as long as the steering shaft and
coil have not rotated.
- Remove the steering wheel while feeding the wiring through the wheel opening.
- Insert the yellow tab, or use a piece of tape to prevent the roll connector
from rotating.
- Remove the upper steering column cover, and lower the steering column
cover attachment.
- Remove the ignition switch bezel and remove the lower cover.
- Remove the roll connector rosebud-type fastener from the bracket below the steering
column.
- Disconnect the horn/cruise connector under the steering column.
- Remove the roll connector by carefully prying the plastic retainers.
- Guide the roll connector wiring harness from behind the lever control
switch and remove the roll connector.
Installation Procedure
Important: A new roll connector is equipped with a yellow tab that is removed after the
steering wheel is installed. This tab passes through the steering wheel.
- Route the SIR wiring harness and horn/cruise connector behind the turn signal
lever combination switch and down the steering column.
- Install the roll connector to the turn signal lever housing.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the upper and lower steering column trim covers.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
- Install
the ignition switch bezel.
- Remove the yellow tab or tape from the roll connector.
- Route the wiring through the steering wheel and install the steering wheel
onto the steering shaft. Note the orientation notch that locates the steering wheel
in the correct position.
- Install the new steering wheel attachment nut.
Tightening
Tighten the nut to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- If equipped, connect the cruise control
switch connectors and attach the harness to the wheel.
- Connect the inflator module wiring harness and install the harness integral
connector lock device.
- Install the driver inflator module and seat all the attachment points.
Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
.