Centering Sir Coil Assembly

2000 Saturn SL1 AutomaticSECTION Centering Sir Coil Assembly
NOTE: If SIR coil assembly is not properly oriented to steering column, damage will result.

With Yellow tab or tape removed, gently rotate SIR coil assembly hub clockwise until slight tension is present. Gently rotate coil assembly hub counter-clockwise until slight tension is present, counting number of turns (about 5). Gently rotate coil assembly hub clockwise for 1/2 number of counter-clockwise turns (about 2.5). Rotate coil assembly hub smallest distance required to align Yellow tab. Use tape if tab is unavailable.

Fig 1: Identifying SIR Coil Assembly
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