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Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering

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    Fig 1: Identifying Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
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    CAUTION: The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.
  1. Verify the following conditions before centering the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) steering wheel module coil:
    • The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
    • The centering mark (1) of the steering shaft is in the 6 o'clock position.
  2. Turn the lobe of the clock spring clockwise until the coil ribbon stops. Do not force.
  3. Turn the lobe of the clock spring counterclockwise approximately 3 turns to the Neutral position.
  4. Fig 2: Locating Centering Window
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  5. Properly align until the centering window turns yellow (1). This indicates the CENTER position.