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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Horn Contact Lead
    GM778764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Do not install the steering wheel inflator module to the steering wheel at this time.
  1. Use a T30 TORX® in order to install the screws to the steering wheel inflator module.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  2. Rotate the steering wheel 1/2 turn in order to center the steering wheel.
  3. Position the steering wheel inflator module to the steering wheel.
  4. Rotate the horn contact lead (2) clockwise 1/4 turn in order to install the horn contact lead to the steering column shaft tower.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Horn Ground Lead
    GM778760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the horn ground lead to the steering wheel.
  7. Fig 3: View Of Yellow SIR Electrical Connector At Steering Wheel Inflator Module
    GM778756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the yellow SIR electrical connector to the steering wheel inflator module.
  9. Install the CPA to the yellow SIR electrical connector.
  10. IMPORTANT: Route the wiring harnesses correctly.
  11. Align the inflator module screws with the openings on the steering wheel.
  12. Install the inflator module to the steering wheel by firmly pressing into place until fully seated.
  13. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  14. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .