Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Cadillac CTS. 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 .
- On the back side of the steering wheel are 3 openings for removing the steering wheel module.
- Adjust and install J 44298 into 1 of the holes. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Pull the handle of the air bag tool away from the instrument panel (I/P) releasing one of the spring loaded fasteners.
- Repeat this step for the other 2 fasteners.
- Pull the inflatable restraint module gently away from the steering wheel.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) and the electrical connector from the steering wheel module.
- Remove the horn contact lead (2) from the steering column cam tower.
- Remove the steering wheel module (5).
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.
IMPORTANT:
Seat the air bag removal tool all the way in to perform properly.
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.