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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Service the steering wheel control switches and connector as an assembly. Service the horn ground and contact lead as an assembly.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR systems.
  2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.

  3. Object Number: 298865  Size: MH
  4. Remove the 4 screws (9).
  5. Remove the inflator module support plate.
  6. Remove the 2 screws (14) on each side, securing the steering wheel control switches (4) to the support plate.
  7. Important: Note the wire routing for assembly reference.

  8. Remove the steering wheel control switch assembly.
  9. Disconnect the lead (5) from the inflator module (3) in order to remove the horn ground lead (5).
  10. Disconnect the lead (6) from the inflator module (3) in order to remove the contact lead (6).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 298865  Size: MH
  1. Install the steering wheel control switch assembly (4) by routing the wires and securing to the support plate with 2 screws (14) on each side.
  2. Install the inflator module support plate.
  3. Install the 4 screws (9).
  4. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR systems.