LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2004 >> S10 Pickup >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 25 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) >> Repair Instructions >> Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement >> Installation Procedure
July 1: So it begins. Don't worry, this is not in the correct legal jurisdiction!

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Safari and 2004 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the SIR electrical connector.
  2. Connect the CPA retainer to the SIR connector.
    Fig 1: Identifying Connector Position Assurance (CPA) Retainer
    GM245795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the SIR lead wire to the clip on the steering wheel.
  4. Install the SIR lead wire to the clip on the inflator module.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the SIR wires do not get pinched during installation of the inflator module.
  5. Press the inflator module into the steering wheel firmly enough that the module engages and latches the notched pins in the leaf springs.
    Fig 2: Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
    GM245799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Rotate the steering wheel back into the straight position.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
  8. Connect the battery negative cable.