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Tools Required

J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture


    Object Number: 372948  Size: SH
  1. Align the block tooth on the race and upper shaft assembly to the 12 o'clock position.
  2. Turn the key to the OFF position and remove the key.

  3. Object Number: 372201  Size: SH
  4. Install the wave washer (2).
  5. If you are reusing the original coil (1), center the coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle .
  6. Important: A new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (1) will be pre-centered. Do not remove the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (1) until the installation is complete.

  7. Install the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil downlead to the wire restraint clip (3).

  8. Object Number: 415291  Size: SH
  9. Align the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (4) with the horn tower on the turn signal cancel cam assembly (1).
  10. Slide the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (4) onto the steering shaft assembly (2).
  11. Firmly seat the retaining ring (3) into the groove on the steering shaft assembly (2).
  12. Remove the centering tab from the new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (4).

  13. Object Number: 594516  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 straps to the wire harness assembly.
  15. Remove the steering column and J 41352 from the vise.
  16. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  17. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .
  18. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  19. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.