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Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Buick LaCrosse and 2005 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
GM1545329Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement

Callout Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the supplementary inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement (Manual Tilt) .
1 Connectors, Coil to Steering Column Harness.
Tip:  Remove the wire harness straps from the steering wheel column wire harness.
2 Ring, Retaining (Qty: 1)
Tip:  When installing the retaining ring 1, ensure that the retaining ring is firmly seated in the groove 2 on the steering column shaft.
3 Coil, SIR
NOTE: The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.

Tip: 
  1. Ensure that the SIR coil is centered before removing it.
  2. When installing the SIR coil, ensure that the turn signal cancel cam assembly and the SIR coil are aligned.