Steering Wheel

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller Bridge
- J-42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs

REMOVAL
1. Disable the SIR System. (Refer to: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming procedures.)
2. Remove driver inflator module.
3. Disconnect cruise control (if equipped) switch connectors and disconnect harness from steering wheel.




4. Remove steering wheel attachment nut and discard.




5. Install Steering Wheel Puller (J1859-A and J-42578 or equivalent).

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.

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




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: Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.