Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . On the side of the steering wheel are 2 circular openings, place the wheel so that one opening is on top. Using a blunt-ended tool, push the spring fastener inward through the access hole. Repeat the step for the other opening.
1	Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Procedure Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Europe) , Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Except Europe) .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
On the side of the steering wheel are 2 circular openings, place the wheel so that one opening is on top.
Using a blunt-ended tool, push the spring fastener inward through the access hole. Repeat the step for the other opening.

Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module

Procedure

Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Europe) , Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Except Europe) .