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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 680 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT (COIL)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Removal Procedure
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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  3. Remove the wire harness assembly (4) from the wire harness strap (5).
    Fig 1: View Of Steering Column Wiring Harness Assembly
    GM360577Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the 2 wire harness straps (3) from the wire harness assembly.
  5. Remove the wire harness strap (2) from the upper tilt head assembly (1).
  6. Remove the retaining ring (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Steering Column Components
    GM361442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the SIR coil (2).
  8. Remove the wave washer (3) from the steering column upper shaft.
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