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Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Chevrolet HHR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: View Of Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
GM1615534Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. On the back side of the steering wheel are 2 openings, place the wheel so that one opening is on top.
  3. Using a blunt-ended tool, push the spring fastener inward through the access hole. Repeat the step for the other opening.
1 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module
Tip: 
  1. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  3. 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 .