Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Saturn Aura. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Torrent)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution . CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution . Preliminary Procedures Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Insert a small blunt ended punch, or equivalent tool, through the access openings on the left and right of the steering wheel. Push the spring fastener inward to release the steering wheel inflator from the steering wheel.
1	Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Procedure Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution .

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Insert a small blunt ended punch, or equivalent tool, through the access openings on the left and right of the steering wheel.
Push the spring fastener inward to release the steering wheel inflator from the steering wheel.

Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module

Procedure

Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping .