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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1411 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Removal Procedure
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    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.
  1. Verify the following before removing the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil:
    • The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
    • That anti-rotation pin J 42640  is installed or the ignition and start switch is in the LOCK position.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column shroud. Refer to Steering Column Shroud Replacement .
  4. Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed.
    5. Fig 1: View Of SIR Coil & Retaining Ring
    GM1860753Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil retaining ring (2) and discard it. DO NOT reuse the ring.
  6. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil (1) from the steering shaft.
  7. If replacing, discard the old inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil.
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