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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.


    Object Number: 669289  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering wheel inflatable restraint module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  3. Carefully pull the steering wheel control switch (2) away from the steering wheel in order to release the steering wheel control switch from the steering wheel.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1) for the steering wheel control switch (2).
  5. Remove the steering wheel control switch (2) from the steering wheel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 669289  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors (1) to the steering wheel control switch (2).
  2. Align the steering control switch (2) engagement tabs to the steering wheel.
  3. Push in on the steering wheel control switch (2) in order to secure the control switch to the steering wheel.

  4. Install the steering wheel inflatable restraint module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  5. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.