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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
    Fig 1: Releasing Module Mounting Posts From Retainer
    GM640349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    On the back side of the steering wheel are 4 openings for removing the driver inflator module.

  2. Position the steering wheel so that 2 of the openings are at the top.
  3. Adjust and install J 44298  into the 2 holes. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    4. IMPORTANT: Seat the air bag removal tool fully in the openings.
  4. Push the handle back towards I/P, releasing the 2 spring-loaded retainers at the same time.
  5. Position the steering wheel in order to access the 2 remaining openings at the top.
  6. Push the handle back towards the I/P in order to release the 2 remaining spring-loaded retainers at the same time.
  7. Pull the driver inflator module gently away from the steering wheel.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Steering Wheel Module & Components
    GM255209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Note the driver inflator wire routing positions and the horn wire routing positions for the correct re-assembly.
  8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the electrical connector.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector (4) from the driver inflator module.
  10. Disconnect the horn electrical connector (2).
  11. Remove the steering wheel module (5).
  12. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .
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