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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: In the event of deployment, inspect the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) coil for assembly wire for any signs of scorching, melting or other damage due to excessive heat. If there is excessive damage to coil assembly, replace the coil assembly.
  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Remove the mounting bolt hole caps
  3. Loosen the steering wheel inflator module TORX® bolts completely.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Mounting Bolt Hole Caps
    GM463032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Remove the steering wheel inflator module from the steering wheel.
  5. 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 .
  6. Remove the inflatable restraint yellow 2-way connector and the horn connector from the steering wheel.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Steering Wheel Inflator Module
    GM488408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the yellow 2-way connector (1) from the inflatable restraint and the horn connector (3) from the inflator module coil connectors on the upper steering wheel.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Yellow 2-Way & Horn Connector
    GM463054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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