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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 Seville 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 794 Size: SH

    Caution: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:

       • Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the inflator module
       • Make sure the bag opening points away from you
    When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator module rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical. Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Supplemental Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering wheel nut. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column for complete procedure.
  4. Note the mark on the steering shaft and the steering wheel to ensure proper alignment during installation.
  5. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.

    6. Object Number: 283270 Size: SH
  6. Remove the upper and lower shrouds (2). Refer to Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal Replacement - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.

    7. Object Number: 293262 Size: SH
  7. Remove the wire harness straps from the steering wheel column wire harness.
  8. Remove the retaining ring (3).
  9. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2) from the steering shaft. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column for complete procedure.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 332911 Size: SH
  1. To install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil:
    2. • Make sure that the wheels are straight ahead.
    • Align the block tooth and the centering mark on the race and upper shaft assembly (1) at the 12 O'clock position.

    Object Number: 293255 Size: SH

    Important: Do not depress the lock tab (1) on the back of the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil. The lock tab will automatically disengage when the coil is installed.

  2. Make sure that the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil assembly is centered. A new coil assembly will be precentered.

    3. Object Number: 312359 Size: SH
  3. Align the SIR coil assembly (1) with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly (2).

    4. Object Number: 293262 Size: SH
  4. Install the wave washer (1) to the upper shaft assembly. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column for complete assembly procedure.
  5. Slide the coil assembly (2) onto the race and upper shaft assembly.
  6. Remove the centering tab and discard it.
  7. Install the retaining ring (3).

    8. Object Number: 283270 Size: SH
  8. Install the upper and lower shrouds (2). Refer to Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal Replacement - Off Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.
  9. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  10. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Supplemental Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .