Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE COIL REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3.
NOTE: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or
intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil
assembly.
2. Verify the following before removing the SIR coil:
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The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
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That J 42640 is installed or the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft.
4. On vehicles with a tilt column, pull the tilt lever straight out from the steering column.
5. Remove 2 TORX(R) head screws (1) from the lower trim cover (2).
6. Remove the lower trim cover (2).
