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    Object Number: 324831  Size: SH
  1. Install the wave washer (1).

  2. Object Number: 324839  Size: SH
  3. Align the block tooth on the race and upper shaft assembly (1) to the 12 o'clock position.
  4. Important: If you are installing the original coil, center the coil first. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle .

  5. A new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil will be pre-centered. Do not pull off the orange tab in the front of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil until installation is complete. Do not depress the service lock tab on the back of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.

  6. Object Number: 324859  Size: SH
  7. Align the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2) with the horn tower sticking through the shaft lock shield assembly (1).
  8. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil onto the upper shaft assembly.
  9. If a new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil was installed, remove and dispose of the orange tab.


    Object Number: 325104  Size: SH

    Important: Seat the retaining ring (1) securely on the groove of the race and the upper shaft assembly (2).

  10. Install the retaining ring (1).

  11. Object Number: 324825  Size: SH
  12. Install the black inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector (2) to the fused jumper assembly connector (1).

  13. Object Number: 324821  Size: SH

    Caution: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. This may result in a malfunction of the coil, which may cause personal injury.

  14. Install the wire harness assembly (4) into the wire harness strap (5).
  15. Install the wire harness strap (2) into the steering column tilt head assembly (1).

    Install the 3 wire harness straps (3) onto the wire harness assembly (4).

  16. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  17. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.