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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1824 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: 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 Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  5. Remove the steering column covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: Removing & Installing Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Roll Connector
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  6. Release the SIR coil harness clips from the bracket below the column.
  7. Disconnect both the SIR coil and horn/cruise connectors.
  8. Using a small flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the retaining tabs away from the SIR coil assembly and slide the SIR coil assembly off the steering column.
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