For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
- Remove the wire harness strap.
- Remove the steering wheel theft deterrent lock. Refer to Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock Replacement .
- Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees.
- Gently pull the key alarm connector (1) out of the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
- Disconnect the connector from the ignition switch assembly.
- Remove the wires encased in the ignition switch clip, which is located on the side of the ignition switch.
- Disconnect all connectors attached to the wire harness assembly.
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
Important: If the steering wheel has steering wheel controls, the SIR coil and the wire harness assembly must come off as one piece. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
Installation Procedure
- If the steering wheel has steering wheel controls, install the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement .
- Connect all of the connectors from the new wire harness assembly.
- Push the key alarm connector (1) into the ignition lock cylinder case assembly (2).
- Rotate the key alarm connector (1) 90 degrees so that the key alarm connector (1) locks into place.
- Install the steering wheel theft deterrent lock. Refer to Steering Wheel Theft Deterrent Lock Replacement .
- Install the wires back into the ignition switch clip, located on the side of the ignition switch.
- Install the wire harness strap.
- Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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.
