Installation Procedure

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Electrical Connectors & Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
    GM760456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the inflatable restraint module to the steering wheel.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors (1) to the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
  3. Connect the CPA retainers into the electrical connectors. Seat and lock the connections.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Leaf Spring Fasteners
    GM760459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the alignment posts of the inflatable restraint module to the holes that are located on the steering wheel housing.
  6. Push the inflatable restraint module into the steering wheel in order to engage and in order to latch the 2 leaf spring fasteners (1).
  7. After installation, pull the sides of the inflatable restraint module in order to ensure that both leaf spring fasteners are engaged.
  8. Enable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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