Removal Procedure

1. Position vehicle with front wheels pointed straight ahead and steering wheel centered in the straight ahead position.
2. Disable the SIR system. (Refer to "Disabling the SIR System.")
3. Remove screw caps on the steering wheel by carefully prying with a small flat head screwdriver.
4. Remove inflator module screws.
5. Lift inflator module out of steering wheel.





6. Remove integral connector lock device with small flathead screwdriver. Disconnect connector and remove inflator module.
7. Disconnect cruise control switch (if equipped) and horn switch connector.





8. Remove steering wheel attachment nut and discard.
9. Install steering puller onto steering wheel and remove steering wheel.
10. Feed wiring through the wheel and remove wheel.
11. Insert yellow tab into SIR coil assembly to prevent rotating SIR coil.

NOTICE: If yellow tab is not available, use tape to prevent SIR coil from rotating.

IMPORTANT: Failure to properly align SIR coil to steering column/steering gear system will cause the coil assembly to become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.