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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 210 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT (COIL)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
    NOTE: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.
  2. Verify the following before removing the SIR coil:
    • The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
    • That J 42640  is installed or the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
  3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
    Fig 1: Steering Wheel, Shaft & Nut
    GM294367Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. On vehicles with a tilt column, pull the tilt lever straight out from the steering column.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Tilt Lever
    GM82174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove 2 TORX® head screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Trim Cover
    GM283270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lower trim cover (2).
  7. Remove 2 TORX® head screws (2) from the upper trim cover (1).
  8. Remove the upper trim cover (1).
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Upper Trim Cover
    GM283271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the wire harness straps from the steering wheel column wire harness.
  10. Remove the retaining ring (3).
  11. Remove the SIR coil (4) from the steering shaft.
    Fig 5: Identifying SIR Coil, Steering Shaft Assembly & Retaining Ring
    GM322951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. If replacing, discard the SIR coil.
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