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.

1. 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.

2. Turn the lobe of the clock spring clockwise until the coil ribbon stops. Do not force.
3. Turn the lobe of the clock spring counterclockwise approximately 3 turns to the Neutral position.

4. 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

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to  SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. 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.