Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2004 Saturn Ion 3, 2004 Saturn Ion 2, and 2004 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
- Rotate the steering wheel until one of the openings is accessible with a flat bladed tool.
- Insert the small flat-bladed tool into the openings to release the steering wheel inflatable restraint module from the steering wheel.
- Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees and release the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
- Disconnect the horn switch and the inflatable restraint electrical connectors.
- Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
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.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
in Cautions and Notices.