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Installation Procedure

  1. Route the SIR connector through the steering wheel.
  2. Align the scribe mark on the steering wheel with the slash mark on the steering shaft.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the steering shaft nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Steering Shaft & Nut
    G01569292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the Inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE) in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
  6. Inspect the operation of the following components:
    • The horn
    • The steering wheel
    • The steering wheel controls
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