Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Home >> Saturn >> 2008 >> Astra L4-1.8L >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Restraints and Safety Systems >> Air Bag Systems >> Air Bag >> Service and Repair >> Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement



Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution (SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution) .
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution) .
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Wait 1 minute for airbag to deactivate.





Important: Ensure that the retaining wire is not bent.


3. Remove the airbag.

* Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees (I).
* Push the retaining wire in the direction of the steering column using a small screwdriver in the service opening (II) and remove the airbag module.
* Release and disconnect the wiring harness plug.




Installation Procedure

1. Install the airbag.

* Connect and latch the wiring harness plug.
* Install the 2 clips.

2. Perform a readiness inspection.
3. Connect the battery.
4. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) .


pro multis · About Operation CHARM