Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering
Caution: The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.
- Verify the following conditions before centering the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) steering wheel module coil:
- The wheels on the vehicle are straight ahead.
- The centering mark (1) of the steering shaft is in the 6 o'clock position.
- Turn the lobe of the clock spring clockwise until the coil ribbon stops. Do not force.
- Turn the lobe of the clock spring counterclockwise approximately 3 turns to the Neutral position.
- Properly align until the centering window turns yellow (1). This indicates the CENTER position.
Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Preliminary Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Nut (Qty: 7)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 8 N·m (71 lb in)
Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Assembly
Tip
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column
Upper Trim Cover Replacement.
Remove the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to Steer ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning
in the Preface section.
Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the
following parts for damage ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface
section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the front side door. Refer t ...
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively.
Notice: Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can result in:
• Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to a blowout.
• Premature or irregula ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the rocker outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of the ...
