Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the following conditions before centering the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) steering wheel module coil:
- The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
- The block tooth and the centering mark (1) of the steering shaft is in the 12 o'clock position.
- If available, remove the yellow retaining tab (1) from the SIR steering wheel module coil and save the tab for reassembly.
- Hold the SIR steering wheel module coil face up by the casing (2).
- Slowly turn the SIR steering wheel module coil hub (3) clockwise until the coil ribbon stops.
- Slowly rotate the SIR steering wheel module coil hub (3) counterclockwise 2.5 revolutions until the centering window (4) turns yellow. This indicates the CENTER position.
- Install the yellow retaining tab (1) to the SIR steering wheel module coil.
- Slide the centered SIR steering wheel module coil onto the steering shaft.
NOTE:
The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.
IMPORTANT:
If the retaining tab is not available, the use of tape to secure the SIR steering wheel module coil is recommended for installation to the steering column.