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Installation Procedure

  1. GM6178804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engage the 5 integral retainers of the steering wheel airbag coil to the turn signal switch bracket (1).

  2. GM6175939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the turn signal switch bracket and steering wheel airbag coil together as an assembly (1).

  3. GM6175941Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engage the left and right turn signal switch bracket retaining tabs (1).

  4. Ensure the tabs on the turn signal switch bracket are fully engaged.
  5. GM6176004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Turn Signal Switch (1) - Install

  6. GM6148244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    Turn Signal Switch Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications

  7. Connect the electrical connector. (3)
  8. GM6175938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Connect the electrical connector. (1)

  9. Engage the wiring harness clips (2).
  10. GM6175956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover (1) to the steering column.

  11. GM6175954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications

  12. GM6175937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Clip the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) to the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.

  13. GM6154873Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Wheel (1) - Install

  14. Connect the electrical connectors.
  15. GM6154872Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps:

    1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
    2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
    3. Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
    4. Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    5. Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  16. GM6164945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Connect the electrical connector.

  17. Install any connector position assurance (CPA) devices or secondary locks.
  18. WARNING:

    After installation of the steering wheel airbag module to the steering wheel, slightly pull the module outward. If there is no give on the airbag module then it is secured correctly. If the airbag module is not fully attached personal injury could result.

  19. Steering Wheel Airbag (1) - Install
  20. GM6164943Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications

  21. GM6164942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the left and right steering wheel airbag access hole covers (1).

  22. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling