SIR Coil Assembly

Tilt Steering Column (1 Of 2):

Removing SIR Coil Assembly:

Centering SIR Coil Assembly:

Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disable the SIR system.
3. Air bag module and steering wheel.

NOTICE: SIR coil assembly (3) will become uncentered if:
1) Steering column is separated from steering gear and allowed to rotate.
2) Centering spring is pushed down, letting hub rotate while coil (3) is removed from steering column. If this occurs refer to "Centering the SIR Coil Assembly" to center coil (3).

4. Retaining ring (2).
5. SIR coil assembly (3).
6. Wave washer (4).
7. Wire restraint clip (56) from bottom of steering column jacket support assembly (49).

Install or Connect

1. Center race & upper shaft assembly (26) and SIR coil assembly (3).
A. Wheels straight ahead.
^ Block tooth and centering mark on shaft assembly (26) at 12 o'clock position.
B. Ignition switch to "LOCK" position.
C. Ensure coil (3) is centered; refer to the illustration.
2. Wave washer (4).

NOTICE: New SIR coil assembly (3) will be pre-centered. Install new coil, remove and dispose of centering tab.

3. SIR coil assembly (3).
A. Ensure shaft (26) and coil (3) are centered.
B. Align coil (3) with horn tower and slide onto shaft (26).
4. Retaining ring (2).
^ Ensure ring seats securely in groove on upper steering shaft (26).
5. Route lower coil wire along steering column jacket assembly (52) and secure with wire restraint clip (56).
6. Steering wheel and air bag module; refer to service procedures.
7. If all service operations are completed, enable the SIR system.
8. Negative (-) battery cable.