Sir Coil Assembly: Removal
- Set front wheels in straight-ahead position and turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disable SIR system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove air bag module. See AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL.
- Remove coil assembly retaining ring. Note orientation of coil assembly to steering column housing. Remove coil assembly, allowing assembly to hang by wiring. Remove wave washer. Remove and discard lock plate retaining ring using Lock Plate Compressor(J-23653-SIR). See Figure. Remove lock plate, turn signal cancel cam and upper bearing spring. Remove upper bearing inner race seat and inner race.
- Remove multifunction switch lever by grasping and pulling lever straight out. Move turn signal switch up to right turn position, remove screws and allow switch to hang by wiring.
- To aid in installing SIR coil wiring and connector down through column assembly, attach long piece of mechanics wire to coil assembly lower wiring connector at base of steering column. Carefully pull coil assembly, wiring and connector up and out of column. Disconnect mechanics wire from connector and allow wire to hang.
NOTE:
Use care not to pinch wires when installing components. After wiring is fed through column, attach CAUTION tag to wiring near connector at base of steering column. Tag is included in SIR coil assembly repair kit.