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Steering Wheel Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Wheel
GM2191013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
WARNING:

When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

WARNING:

When replacing either a steering wheel or driver airbag, it is mandatory that both components are sourced from the same country. Parts from different countries are not interchangeable and may cause a malfunction of the air bag system causing personal injury.

Preliminary Procedure Remove the airbag steering wheel module. Refer to Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
1 Steering Wheel Bolt
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Discard the bolt.
  2. Clean the adjacent bolt threads.
  3. Ensure the new bolt has locking agent applied to the threads. If locking agent is not present, apply locking agent to the bolt threads. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  4. Install new bolt.

    Tighten 

    45 N.m (33 lb ft)
2 Steering Wheel

Procedure

  1. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
  2. Loosen the steering wheel bolt until 2 to 3 threads are left engaged.
  3. Wiggle the steering wheel until the steering wheel disengages completely.
  4. Remove the steering wheel.
  5. Transfer any parts as needed. Refer to Steering Wheel Spoke Lower Cover Replacement 
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