SIR Coil Assembly

REMOVAL
1. Position vehicle with front wheels pointed straight ahead and steering wheel centered.

NOTE: Always align the front wheels to the straight ahead position when removing or installing a coil assembly.

If a coil is removed without the wheels in the straight ahead position, the same coil may be installed if the steering shaft and coil hub have not rotated.

2. Disable the SIR system. (Refer to: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming procedures.)
3. Remove driver inflator module.
4. Remove steering wheel.




5. Remove upper steering column cover, and lower steering column cover attachment.




6. Remove ignition switch bezel and remove lower cover.




7. Remove SIR coil assembly rosebud-type fastener from bracket below steering column.
8. Disconnect horn/cruise connector under steering column.
9. Remove coil assembly by carefully prying the plastic retainers.
10. Guide coil wiring harness from behind lever control switch and remove SIR coil assembly.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: A new coil assembly is equipped with a yellow tab that is removed after steering wheel is installed. This tab passes through the steering wheel.

1. Route SIR wiring harness and horn/cruise connector behind turn signal lever combination switch and down steering column.
2. Install coil assembly to turn signal lever combination switch housing.




3. Install upper and lower steering column trim covers.

Torque: 4 N.m (35 in-lbs)




4. Install ignition switch bezel.
5. Install steering wheel.
6. Connect horn/cruise connector.
7. Install driver inflator module.
8. Enable SIR system. Refer to: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.