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2013 Chevrolet Sonic (Mexico) [3G1J85DC8DS500316] |

| Safety and Security |
Aveo, Sonic Africa, Middle East, AP, South America, CKD, Mexico Service Manual 5376711
Supplemental Inflatable Restraints | Repair Instructions | Document ID: 2510500

Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning.

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees.

3. Using a blunt-ended tool, push the spring fastener inward through the access hole (1) located
on the rear of the steering wheel by pulling the tool outwards.
4. Keeping the tool inserted, repeat the step for other opening.
5. Keeping the upper step pull the steering wheel inflatable restraint module out of the steering
wheel.
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6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

7. Remove the steering wheel inflatable restraint module.

Installation Procedure

1. Connect the electrical connectors.

2. Align the steering wheel module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
Warning: After installation of the steering wheel airbag module to the steering wheel, slightly
pull the module outward. If there is no give on the airbag module then it is secured
correctly. If the airbag module is not fully attached personal injury could result.
3. Push the steering wheel module (1) firmly into the steering column in order to engage the
fasteners.
4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
5. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping.

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