Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Pulling The Inflatable Restraint Module Gently Away From The Steering Wheel

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.

CAUTION: A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used. Always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
On the back side of the steering wheel there is 4 openings to access the fasteners securing the steering wheel module.
Insert a 3.175 mm (1/8 inch) diameter blunt ended punch or equivalent tool into each of the holes and push in order to release the spring fastener securing the module to the steering wheel.
Pull the inflatable restraint module gently away from the steering wheel.
IMPORTANT: Note the wire routing positions on the steering wheel module connectors, the redundant control routing positions, and the horn wire routing positions for the correct assembly.
Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) and the electrical connector from the steering wheel module.
Remove the horn contact lead from the steering column cam tower.
Remove the steering wheel module.