Skylark V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Steering Wheel: Technical Service Bulletins
Steering Wheel - Revised Removal Procedure
File In Section: 3 - Steering/Suspension
Bulletin No.: 53-32-11
Date: October, 1995
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Section 3F - Revised Steering Wheel Removal Procedure
Models:
1996 Buick Skylark
1995-96 Chevrolet Cavalier
1996 Oldsmobile Achieva
1995-96 Pontiac Sunfire
1996 Pontiac Grand Am
This bulletin revises the steering wheel removal procedures in Section 3F-7 of the J-Car Service Manual and Section 3F-9 of the N-Car Service Manual.
Steering Wheel
REMOVAL
1.
Disable SIR system. Refer to "Disabling the SIR System" in Section 3F.
2.
Inflator module (2) screws and electrical connection.
3.
Inflator module and horn connection.
4.
Nut.
5.
Steering wheel using J 1859-03 or BT-61-9.
INSTALL
1.
Align mark on steering wheel with mark on shaft, then install steering wheel.
2.
Steering wheel nut.
3.
Tighten steering wheel nut to 41 Nm (30 lb ft).
4.
Inflator module and horn lead.
5.
Tighten inflator module to steering wheel screws to 10 Nm (90 lb in).
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Staying well away from the inflator modules, turn ignition switch to "RUN" and verify that the "AIR BAG" indicator flashes seven times and
then turns "OFF". If it does not operate as described, perform the "SIR Diagnostic System Check" in this Section.
6.
Enable SIR system. Refer to "Enabling the SIR System" in Section 3F.
