Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module

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Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedure Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
1	Retainer Procedure On the back side of the steering wheel, there are 2 access holes. Using a 3-4 mm T handle allen wrench, insert in a cross car (Horizontally) direction and slightly outboard (handle towards I/P) push in 40mm (1 1/2 in) to engage release spring.
2	Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Procedure Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer. Disconnect the electrical connectors. 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 Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Europe) , Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Except Europe) .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

WARNING:

Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedure Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Retainer
Procedure
On the back side of the steering wheel, there are 2 access holes. Using a 3-4 mm T handle allen wrench, insert in a cross car (Horizontally) direction and slightly outboard (handle towards I/P) push in 40mm (1 1/2 in) to engage release spring.

Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module

Procedure

Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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 Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Europe) , Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (Except Europe) .