Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Tilt the steering column to the CENTER position.
- Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
- Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
- If necessary, inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection .
- Remove the wire harness strap.
- If the steering wheel has PAD control, remove the wire harness assembly. Refer to Steering Column Wire Harness Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the retaining ring (1) using snap ring pliers.
- Remove the steering wheel module coil (2).
- If necessary, remove the wave washer (3).
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
.
IMPORTANT:
If the steering wheel has PAD control, the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil and wire harness assembly must come off as one piece.
If the steering wheel does not have PAD control, the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil will come off by itself.
If the steering wheel does not have PAD control, the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil will come off by itself.