Installation Procedure
Install the steering angle sensor module (1).
- Ensure the steering wheel airbag coil is CENTERED during installation. Steering Wheel Airbag Coil Centering .
Install the steering wheel airbag coil and steering angle sensor module (1) as an assembly.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- NOTE:
- Maneuver the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover around the steering column tilt and telescoping lever as necessary.
- Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Secure the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) to the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.
Steering Wheel (1) - Install
If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Connect the electrical connectors.
- Install any connector position assurance (CPA) devices or secondary locks.
- Steering Wheel Airbag (2) - Install
- Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Install the 2 steering wheel airbag access hole covers (1).
- Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling
- Perform the steering wheel angle sensor centering procedure. Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering
After installation of the steering wheel airbag module to the steering wheel, slightly pull the module outward. If there is no give on the airbag module then it is secured correctly. If the airbag module is not fully attached personal injury could result.