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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Back Side Of Steering Wheel & J 44298
    GM640349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. On the back side of the steering wheel are 3 openings for removing the steering wheel module.
  3. Adjust and install J 44298  into 1 of the holes.
    4. IMPORTANT: Seat the air bag removal tool all the way in to perform properly
  4. Pull the handle of the air bag tool away from the instrument panel (I/P) releasing one of the spring loaded fasteners.
  5. Repeat this step for the other 2 fasteners.
  6. Pull the inflatable restraint module gently away from the steering wheel.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Steering Wheel Module
    GM818476Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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
  7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) and the electrical connector from the steering wheel module.
  8. Remove the horn contact lead (2) from the steering column cam tower.
  9. Remove the steering wheel module (5).
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