Steering Column - Dissemble & Assemble - Without SIR

Disarm airbag before servicing steering column. Refer to MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG DEACTIVATION for disarming procedures.

SIR Coil And Turn Signal/Dimmer Switch
Remove steering wheel as outlined under REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.

Fig. 32 Steering Column Exploded View.:

Refer to Fig. 32 for exploded view of steering column.
1. Remove six screws retaining upper and lower steering column covers, then remove column covers.

Fig. 120 Electrical Connector Locations. 1991 Metro W/Airbag:

2. Remove two electrical connectors from fuse box, one from the SIR harness, and one from the main wiring harness, Fig. 120.
3. Remove SIR coil and turn signal/dimmer switch attaching screws, then switch assembly.
4. Reverse procedure to install noting the following:
a. Ensure that SIR coil is centered. If not position wheels of vehicle in the straightforward position.

Fig. 121 Checking Position Of SIR Coil.:

b. Check position of SIR coil, Fig. 121.
c. If ``Neutral'' mark is at the alignment mark the coil is centered and no adjustment is necessary.
d. If ``R1'' mark is close to the alignment mark coil is one rotation off to the right from its center state and needs to be adjusted on turn counterclockwise. The ``R2'' mark indicates that the coil is two rotations off.
e. If ``L1'' mark is close to the alignment mark coil is one rotation off to the left from its center state and needs to be adjusted on turn clockwise. The ``L2'' mark indicates that the coil is two rotations off.
f. To adjust remove SIR coil, hold coil lead at its base and turn in the direction specified in steps d and e. Then replace SIR coil.
g. When all service procedures have been completed, rearm airbag as outlined in the MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG ACTIVATION. section.

Steering Column Lock Assembly
Disarm airbag before servicing steering column. Refer to MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG DEACTIVATION for disarming procedures.
Remove steering wheel as outlined under STEERING WHEEL.
1. Remove ignition switch attaching screw, then switch.
2. Remove ignition key warning switch attaching screws, then switch.

Fig. 122 Removing Steering Column Lock Bolts. 1991 Metro W/Airbag:

3. Loosen and remove two steering column lock retaining bolts using a center punch, Fig. 122. When using center punch do not damage aluminum parts of lock assembly.
4. Turn ignition key to ``ON'' or ``ACC'' position, then remove lock assembly from steering column.
5. Reverse procedure to install.
6. When all service procedures have been completed, rearm airbag as outlined in MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG ACTIVATION.