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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR WARNING .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Left Bolt Cover
    GM2022829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the left bolt cover (1) from the steering wheel module.
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Right Bolt Cover
    GM2022830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the right bolt cover (1) from the steering wheel module.
  7. Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Module Bolts
    GM2022831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolts (1) from the steering wheel module (2).
  9. Fig 4: Locating Steering Wheel Module & Connector Position Assurances
    GM2022841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Release the connector position assurances (1) from the inflator module.
  11. Disconnect the steering wheel module connectors (2).
  12. Disconnect the horn connector (3).
  13. Remove the steering wheel module.
  14. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .