LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Cadillac >> 2009 >> Escalade EXT >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 242 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) >> Repair Instructions >> Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement >> Removal Procedure
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2010 GMC Yukon XL, 2010 GMC Yukon, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    CAUTION: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
    • The steering column
    • The intermediate shaft(s)
    • The steering gear

    After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
  1. Verify the following before removing the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil:
    • The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
    • That anti-rotation pin J 42640  is installed or the ignition and start switch is in the LOCK position. See Special Tools .
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column shroud. Refer to Steering Column Shroud Replacement (Without Electronic Tilt Steering) or Steering Column Shroud Replacement (With Electronic Tilt Steering) .
  4. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
    5. Fig 1: View Of SIR Coil & Retaining Ring
    GM1860753Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil retaining ring (2) and discard it. DO NOT reuse the ring.
  6. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (1) from the steering shaft.
  7. If replacing, discard the old inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals