SIR Steering Wheel Module Coil - Centering

Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering





1. Notice: The new Restraint Systems coil assembly will be centered. Improper alignment of the Restraint Systems coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.

Verify the following conditions before centering the Restraint Systems coil:
^ The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
^ The block tooth (1) of the steering shaft assembly is in the 12 o'clock position.
^ The ignition switch assembly is in the LOCK position.





2. If the front (5) of the SIR coil has a centering window (4), and the back side (2) has a spring service lock (1), perform the following steps:
1. Hold the coil with the face up.
2. While depressing the spring service lock, rotate the coil hub clockwise until the coil ribbon stops.
3. Rotate the coil hub slowly, counterclockwise, until the centering window appears yellow and both arrows (3) line up.
4. Release the spring service lock between the locking tab. The Restraint Systems coil is now centered.
5. Align the centered Restraint Systems coil with the horn tower and slide onto the steering shaft assembly.





3. If the front (4) of the Restraint Systems coil has a centering window (3) and the back side (1) has NO spring service lock, perform the following steps:
0. Hold the coil with the face up.
1. Rotate the coil hub clockwise until the coil ribbon stops.
2. Rotate the coil hub slowly, counterclockwise until the centering window appears yellow and both arrows (2) line up. This is the CENTER position.
3. While holding the coil hub in the CENTER position, align the coil with the horn tower and slide the coil onto the steering shaft assembly.





4. If no centering window is present on the front side (3) of the Restraint Systems coil, but a spring service lock (1) is on the back side (2), perform the following steps:
0. Hold the coil with the back side up.
1. While depressing the spring service lock, rotate the coil hub in the direction of the arrow (4) until the coil ribbon stops.
2. Still pressing the spring service lock, rotate the coil hub in the opposite direction 2 1/2 revolutions.
3. Release the spring service lock between the locking tabs. The SIR coil is now centered.
4. Align the centered coil with the horn tower and slide the coil onto the steering shaft assembly.





5. If no centering window appears on the front side (2) of the Restraint Systems coil and no spring service lock exists on the back side (1), perform the following steps:
0. Hold the coil with the face up.
1. Rotate the coil hub in the direction of the arrow until the coil ribbon stops.
2. Rotate the coil hub, slowly, counterclockwise, for 2 1/2 revolutions. This is the CENTER position.
3. While maintaining the coil hub in the CENTER position, align the centered coil with the horn tower and slide the coil onto the steering shaft assembly.