Steering Wheel Module Replacement

Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: When carrying an undeployed inflator module:

- Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector.
- Make sure the air bag opening points away from you.

When storing an undeployed inflator module:

- Make sure the air bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests.
- Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment.
- When storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the air bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Lay the column on its side.

Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.

Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

1. Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.






2. Using a blunt-ended tool, push the leaf spring fasteners (2) inward through the access holes. The access holes are located on both sides of the steering wheel shroud.






3. Lift and partially remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module from the steering wheel in order to expose the electrical connectors.
4. Disconnect the connector-position assurance (CPA) retainers from the electrical connectors.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.

Important: Do not attempt to repair the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. The inflatable restraint steering wheel module is replaced only as an assembly.

6. Remove the inflatable restraint module from the steering wheel.
7. 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.

Installation Procedure






1. Position the inflatable restraint module to the steering wheel.
2. Connect the electrical connectors to the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
3. Connect the CPA retainers into the electrical connectors. Seat and lock the connections.






4. Position the alignment posts of the inflatable restraint module to the holes that are located on the steering wheel housing.
5. Push the inflatable restraint module into the steering wheel in order to engage and in order to latch the 2 leaf spring fasteners (1).
6. After installation, pull the sides of the inflatable restraint module in order to ensure that both leaf spring fasteners are engaged.
7. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.