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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008HHR LT, 2.4 P, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 337 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING WHEEL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE COIL REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, Automatic

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet HHR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    CAUTION: The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.
  1. Place the front wheels in the straight forward position with the steering wheel centered.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  5. Remove the steering column covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: View Of SIR Coil Module Assembly Harness Connectors
    GM854953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the SIR coil harness connector from the SIR coil module assembly.
  7. Disconnect the headlamp/turn signal harness connector from the SIR coil module assembly.
  8. Disconnect the wiper/washer harness connector for the SIR coil module assembly.
    9. Fig 2: Steering Wheel Module
    GM1551347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using a small flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the 2 retaining tabs away at the base of the SIR coil assembly and slide the SIR coil assembly off of the steering column.
  10. Remove the headlamp/turn signal switch from the SIR coil module assembly. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .
  11. Remove the wiper washer switch from the SIR coil module assembly. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
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