Removal Procedure
- Air bag deployment
- Personal injury
- Otherwise unneeded SIR system repairs
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
- Remove the horn plunger from the steering column by pressing inward to the stop and rotating horn plunger 90 degrees.
- Disconnect the horn contact plate (2) captured screws (1, 4) from the steering wheel (3).
- Remove the horn switch (2) from the steering wheel (3).
CAUTION:
When performing service on or around the SIR components or the SIR wiring, follow the procedures listed below in order to temporarily disable the SIR system. Failure to follow the procedures could result in the following: