Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
- Rotate the steering wheel until one of the triangular openings is accessible with a small flat-bladed tool.
- Insert the small flat-bladed tool into the triangular opening to release the steering wheel inflatable restraint module from the steering wheel.
- Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees and insert the small flat-bladed tool into the triangular opening to release the steering wheel inflatable restraint module from the steering wheel.
- Disconnect the horn switch and the inflatable restraint electrical connectors.
- Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
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.