Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Aligning Block Tooth & Centering Mark On Race & Upper Shaft Assembly

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To install the SIR coil, perform the following procedure:
1. Aim the wheels straight ahead.
2. Align the block tooth and the centering mark on the race and upper shaft assembly at the 12 o'clock position.

IMPORTANT: The new SIR coil will be pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new SIR coil until the installation is complete. If the SIR coil does not come with a centering tab, you must center the SIR coil.

If centering is required, refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering in Steering Wheel and Column.

Fig 2: Removing SIR Coil From Steering Shaft

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IMPORTANT: The new SIR coil will be pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new SIR coil until the installation is complete.

Slide the new SIR coil (2) onto the steering shaft assembly (1).
Connect the SIR harness.
Remove and discard the centering tab from the new SIR coil.
Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .

Fig 3: Steering Wheel, Shaft & Nut

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Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .