Steering Column Wiring Harness Replacement

Steering Column Wiring Harness Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement (Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement).
3. Remove the wire harness strap.




4. Remove the steering wheel theft deterrent lock. Refer to Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock Replacement (Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock Replacement).
5. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
6. Gently pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
7. Disconnect the connector from the ignition switch assembly.
8. Remove the wires encased in the ignition switch clip, which is located on the side of the ignition switch.





Note: If the steering wheel has steering wheel controls, the SIR coil and the wire harness assembly must come off as one piece. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement (Removal and Replacement).

9. Disconnect all connectors attached to the wire harness assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. If the steering wheel has steering wheel controls, install the SIR coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
2. Connect all of the connectors from the new wire harness assembly.




3. Push the key alarm connector (1) into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
4. Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees so that the key alarm connector (1) locks into place.
5. Install the steering wheel theft deterrent lock. Refer to Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock Replacement (Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock Replacement).
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Warning (SIR Inflator Module Coil Warning).
6. Install the wires back into the ignition switch clip, located on the side of the ignition switch.




7. Install the wire harness strap.
8. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement (Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement).
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).