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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. 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: A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used. Always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
    2. Fig 1: Releasing Module Mounting Posts From Retainer
    GM640349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. On the back side of the steering wheel are 4 openings for removing the driver inflator module.

    Place the steering wheel so that 2 of the openings are on top.

  3. Adjust and install J 44298  into 2 of the holes. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    4. IMPORTANT: Seat the air bag removal tool all the way in to perform properly.
  4. Push the handle back towards the I/P, releasing the 2 spring-loaded fasteners at the same time.
  5. Turn the steering wheel and open J 44298  . See Special Tools and Equipment . Use one of the tool fingers to remove the cruise control lever cover.
  6. Place J 44298  and insert into place around the cruise control lever and repeat the same steps for the other 2 openings. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Pull the driver inflator module gently away from the steering wheel.
    8. Fig 2: Locating Horn Ground/Contact Leads
    GM804488Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Note the driver inflator wire routing positions, the redundant control routing positions, and the horn wire routing positions for the correct re-assembly.
  8. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) and the electrical connector for the driver inflator module.
  9. Remove the horn grounded lead from the threaded hole in the steering wheel.
  10. Rotate the horn contact lead counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
  11. Remove the horn contact lead from the steering column cam tower.
  12. Remove the inflatable restraint module.
  13. 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 .
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