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:
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
The LATCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash.
LATCH attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint
to the anchors in the vehicle. This system is designed to make installation of a
child restraint easier.
Make sure that a LATCH-compatible ch ...
Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
Align the front hinge pillar body reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front hinge
pillar body as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
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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 50 mm (2 in) backing plates from the unused portion of the
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