Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2007 Saturn Ion 3, and 2007 Saturn Ion 2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

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 .

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Fig 1: Releasing Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module From Steering Wheel

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Insert the small flat-bladed tool into the openings to release the steering wheel inflatable restraint module from the steering wheel.

Fig 2: View Of Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module

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Disconnect the horn switch and the inflatable restraint electrical connectors.
Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.