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Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement

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Fig 1: Identifying Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
GM1804670Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. On back side of the steering wheel are 2 circular openings, place the wheel so that one opening is on top.
  3. Using a blunt-ended tool, push the spring fastener inward through the access hole. Repeat the step for the other opening.
1 Module, Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint

Procedure

  1. Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  3. 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 .