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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Epica 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Steering Wheel Replacement

Tools Required

J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1255841 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering wheel nut and the retaining clip.

    4. Object Number: 1255842 Size: SH

    Important: In order to install the steering wheel correctly, match-mark the steering column shaft to the steering wheel.

  4. Remove the steering wheel using the J 1859-A .
  5. Unclip the contact right from the steering wheel, if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1255842 Size: SH
  1. Clip the contact ring on the steering wheel, if necessary.

    2. Important: In order to correctly install the steering wheel, match-mark the steering column shaft to the steering wheel.

  2. Align the match marks on the steering wheel and the steering column shaft. Turn the signal canceling cam on the wheel to the left.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the retaining clip and the steering wheel nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the steering wheel nut to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).

  4. Bend the tabs to secure the retaining clip.
  5. Install the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.