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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Aligning Block Tooth & Centering Mark On Race & Upper Shaft Assembly
    GM332911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. 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.
    2. 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.
  2. If centering is required, refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering in Steering Wheel and Column.
    3. Fig 2: Aligning SIR Coil Assembly With Horn Tower
    GM312359Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Align the SIR coil assembly (1) with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).
    4. Fig 3: Identifying SIR Coil, Steering Shaft Assembly & Retaining Ring
    GM322951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  4. Slide the new SIR coil (4) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
  5. Firmly seat the retaining ring (3) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly (2).
  6. Remove and discard the centering tab from the new SIR coil (4).
  7. Connect the SIR harness to the back of the fuse panel.
  8. Install the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    9. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Upper Trim Cover
    GM283271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Install the upper shroud (1) and secure by using 2 TORX® head screws (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

    10. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Lower Trim Cover
    GM283270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the lower shroud (2) and secure by using 2 TORX® head screws (1).
    11. Fig 6: Upper & Lower Trim Cover Tabs
    GM283273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Verify that the tabs on the lower shroud (1) engage with the tabs on the upper shroud (2). Snap the tabs together.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

    12. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Tilt Lever
    GM82174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. On vehicles with a tilt column, align the tilt lever into the steering column.
  13. Slide the tilt lever handle into the steering column until the handle locks into position.
    14. Fig 8: Steering Wheel, Shaft & Nut
    GM294367Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Feed the wiring through the steering wheel.
  15. Align the steering wheel with the mark on the steering shaft. Install the steering wheel onto the shaft.
  16. Install the nut for the steering wheel.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

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