Grand Prix V8-5.3L (2007)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
Tools Required
J 44298 Driver Air Bag Removal Tool
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution.
Caution: A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used, always assume a deployed dual
stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. On the back side of the steering wheel you will find 4 openings for removing the driver inflator module.
3. Position the steering wheel so that 2 of the opening/holes are on top.
4. Adjust and install J 44298 into 2 of the holes.
Important: Seat the air bag removal tool all the way to perform properly.
5. Push the handle back towards the I/P, releasing the 2 spring-loaded fasteners at the same time.
6. Turn the steering wheel and open J 44298. Use one of the tool fingers to remove cruise control lever cover in order to gain access.
7. Position J 44298 and insert the tool into place around the cruise control lever. Repeat the procedure that you used on other two opening/holes.
8. Pull the driver inflator module gently away from the steering wheel.
Important: Note the driver inflator wire routing positions, the redundant control routing positions, and the horn wire routing positions
for the correct re-assembly.
9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) and the electrical connectors from the driver inflator module.
10. Remove the horn grounded lead (2) from the threaded hole in the steering wheel.
11. Rotate the horn contact lead counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
12. Remove the horn contact lead (2) from the steering column cam tower.
13. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module (5).
14. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required
retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping.
Installation Procedure