S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-262 4.3L VIN Z TBI (1995)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Inflator Module Replacement
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Disable the SIR system, refer to "Disabling the SIR System."
2. Negative battery cable.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to unlock the steering wheel and turn the steering wheel 90 degrees from the straight-ahead position in
order to gain access to the access holes behind the steering wheel.
4. Release each of four ball lock fasteners by pushing a ball point pen or similar device into end of each fastener through the holes in the steering
shroud.
5. Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to gain access to the remaining access holes.
6. Tilt the top of the inflator module rearward to gain access to the SIR wiring.
7. SIR lead wire from the clip on the inflator module.
8. SIR lead wire from the clip on the steering wheel.
9. Connector position assurance (CPA) retainer and electrical connector.
10. Remove the inflator module from the vehicle.
CAUTION: When you are carrying an undeployed inflator module:
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Do not carry the inflator module by the wires or connector on the Inflator module.
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Make sure the bag opening points away from you.
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When you are storing an undeployed inflator module, make sure the bag opening points away from the surface on which the inflator
rests. When you are storing a steering column, do not rest the column with the bag opening facing down and the column vertical.
Provide free space for the air bag to expand in case of an accidental deployment. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Electrical connector and CPA retainer.
2. SIR lead wire to the clip on the steering wheel.
3. SIR lead wire to the clip on the inflator module.
4. Inflator module by pressing it firmly onto the steering wheel enough to engage and latch all four ball lock fasteners.
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Make sure that the SIR wires do not get pinched during installation of the inflator module.
5. Enable the SIR system, refer to "Enabling the SIR System."
