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Removal Procedure

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.

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Lower the steering column and move to the maximum rear end position.
  3. Remove the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Airbag Steering Wheel Module Spring Retainers
    GM4326253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. To remove the airbag steering wheel module, push the spring retainers in the direction of the arrows.
    5. Fig 2: Rotate Steering Wheel 90 Degrees To Right
    GM4326255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Rotate the steering wheel in the 90 degrees to the right.
    6. Fig 3: Inserting Flathead Screwdriver Vertically
    GM4326256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. TIP:  The end tip of flathead screwdriver should be vertical. Refer to the upper picture.

    Insert a small flathead screwdriver on the back of the steering wheel.

    7. Fig 4: Pulling Screwdriver To Push Spring Retainer
    GM4326258Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Pull the screwdriver in the opposite direction of the steering column to push the spring retainer.
    8. Fig 5: Rotate Steering Wheel 90 Degrees To Left
    GM4326259Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Rotate the steering wheel in the 90 degrees to the left.
    9. Fig 6: Inserting Flathead Screwdriver Vertically
    GM4326260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. TIP:  The end tip of flathead screwdriver should be vertical. Refer to the upper picture.

    Insert a small flathead screwdriver on the back of the steering wheel.

    10. Fig 7: Pulling Screwdriver To Push Spring Retainer
    GM4327926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Pull the screwdriver in the opposite direction of the steering column to push the spring retainer.
    11. Fig 8: Rotate Steering Wheel 180 Degrees To Left
    GM4327431Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Rotate the steering wheel in the 180 degrees.
    12. Fig 9: Inserting Flathead Screwdriver Horizontally
    GM4327919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. TIP:  The end tip of flathead screwdriver should be horizontal. Refer to the upper picture.

    Insert a small flathead screwdriver through the service openings on the back of the steering wheel.

    13. Fig 10: Pulling Screwdriver To Push Spring Retainer
    GM4327920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Pull the screwdriver in the opposite direction of the steering column to push the spring retainer.
    14. Fig 11: Airbag Steering Wheel Module
    GM4327921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  15. Remove the airbag steering wheel module (1).
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