Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees.
- Using a blunt-ended tool, push the spring fastener inward through the access hole (1) located on the rear of the steering wheel by pulling the tool outwards.
- Keeping the tool inserted, repeat the step for other opening.
- Keeping the upper step pull the steering wheel inflatable restraint module out of the steering wheel.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the steering wheel inflatable restraint module.
Warning:
Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning.
Warning:
Refer to SIR Warning.
- Installation Procedure
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- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Align the steering wheel module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
- Push the steering wheel module (1) firmly into the steering column in order to engage the fasteners.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping.
Airbag Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering
Note: If a double wire harness strap is installed onto the wire
harness assembly and steering column, the original holder for the wire strap(s)
MUST be reused during installation.
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Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
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Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
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Transmission Indicators and Messages
The following transmission-related indicators and messages may be displayed on
the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). For a complete listing and description of all
vehicle indicators and messages, refer to Indicator/Warning
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Accessories and Modifications
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vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability,
ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems
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