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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSERVICE AND REPAIRSIR STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL - ASSEMBLE
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
SIR Steering Wheel Module Coil - Assemble
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION SIR Steering Wheel Module Coil - Assemble
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil - Assemble - Off Vehicle
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 (Column Shift And Floor Shift).
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).
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. Reconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector.
Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Caution in Service Precautions.
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.
10. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
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 (Column Shift And Floor Shift).
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).
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. Reconnect the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector.
Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Coil Caution in Service Precautions.
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.
10. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.