Steering Wheel Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Wheel

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs. Preliminary Procedures Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
1	Steering Wheel Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Clean the bolt threads and apply new locking agent. Tighten 30 N.m(22 lb ft)
2	Steering Wheel Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed. Loosen the steering wheel bolt until 2 to 3 threads are left engaged. Wiggle the steering wheel until it disengages completely. Remove the steering wheel bolt and steering wheel.

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

Preliminary Procedures Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .

Steering Wheel Bolt

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure
Clean the bolt threads and apply new locking agent.
Tighten
30 N.m(22 lb ft)

Steering Wheel

Procedure

Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
Loosen the steering wheel bolt until 2 to 3 threads are left engaged.
Wiggle the steering wheel until it disengages completely.
Remove the steering wheel bolt and steering wheel.