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Steering Wheel

CAUTION:
- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG). AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG) SURFACE MAY CONTAIN A SMALL AMOUNT OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A BY-PRODUCT OF THE DEPLOYMENT REACTION, THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN AND EYES. MOST OF THE POWDER ON THE INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG) IS HARMLESS. AS A PRECAUTION, WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE (AIR BAG), AND WASH YOUR HANDS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS.

- WHEN YOU ARE CARRYING AN UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE:
- DO NOT CARRY THE INFLATOR MODULE BY THE WIRES OR CONNECTOR ON THE INFLATOR MODULE.
- MAKE SURE THE BAG OPENING POINTS AWAY FROM YOU

WHEN YOU ARE STORING AN UNDEPLOYED INFLATOR MODULE, MAKE SURE THE BAG OPENING POINTS AWAY FROM THE SURFACE ON WHICH THE INFLATOR MODULE RESTS. WHEN YOU ARE STORING A STEERING COLUMN, DO NOT REST THE COLUMN WITH THE BAG OPENING FACING DOWN AND THE COLUMN VERTICAL. PROVIDE FREE SPACE FOR THE AIR BAG TO EXPAND IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.


IMPORTANT: In the event deployment has occurred, refer to "Repairs and Inspections Required After An Accident".

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J1859-A Steering Wheel Puller Bridge
- J42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs

REMOVAL
1. Disable the SIR System. (Refer to "Disabling the SIR System" procedure.)
2. Remove drive inflator module.
3. Disconnect cruise control (if equipped) switch connectors and disconnect harness from steering wheel.






4. Remove steering wheel nut and discard.






5. Install steering wheel puller.

NOTE: Always align the front wheels to the straight-ahead position when installation or removing SIR coil assembly. If coil is removed without wheels in a straight-ahead position and steering wheel has not been moved, the same coil assembly can be reinstalled if coil hub has not been rotated.

6. Remove steering wheel while feeding wiring through wheel opening.

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

7. Insert yellow tab or use a piece of tape to prevent coil assembly from rotating.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If coil assembly is unintentionally rotated during steering wheel service, the coil assembly must be repositioned. (Refer to "Repositioning Coil Assembly" procedure.)

1. Remove yellow tab or tape from SIR Coil assembly.
2. Route wiring through steering wheel and install steering wheel onto steering shaft noting orientation notch that locates steering wheel in correct position.

IMPORTANT: A new steering wheel attachment nut must be used.






3. Install new steering wheel attachment nut.

Torque: 40 N.m (30 ft-lbs)






4. Connect cruise control (if equipped) switch connectors and attach harness to wheel.






5. Connect inflator module wiring harness and install harness integral connector lock device.
6. Install inflator module into steering wheel. Be sure to seat all attachment points.
7. Enable the SIR system. (Refer to "Enabling the SIR System" procedure.)