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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Impala 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Assemble - Off Vehicle

    Object Number: 324859 Size: SH

    Important: Align the block tooth on the race and upper shaft assembly to the 12 O'clock position.

  1. If using existing inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, refer to Inflatable Restraint Coil Centering - Off Vehicle .
  2. A new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil will come already centered. Do not remove the orange tab until installation is complete.
  3. Align the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (2) with the horn tower sticking through the shaft lock shield assembly (1).

    4. Object Number: 325104 Size: SH

    Important: Seat the retaining ring (1) in the groove of the race and upper shaft assembly (2).

  4. Install the retaining ring (1).
  5. If you installed a new inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil, remove and discard the orange tab.

    6. Object Number: 415293 Size: SH
  6. Reconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector.

    7. 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.

  7. Install new wire harness straps onto the wire harness assembly (1).
  8. Pop the wire harness assembly (1) into the wire harness strap (2).
  9. Install the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle .
  10. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.