Sir Coil: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Suzuki Swift, 1996 Pontiac Firefly, and 1996 Geo Metro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable SIR system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Straighten front wheels of vehicle and turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Remove the driver-side inflator module. Refer to DRIVER-SIDE INFLATOR MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove steering wheel from steering shaft. Place alignment marks on shaft and on steering wheel. Install a Steering Wheel Puller (J-1859-A) to steering wheel and remove steering wheel from shaft.NOTE: NEVER hammer on steering wheel or steering shaft. This will cause damage to steering column.
- Remove steering column hole cover, driver knee bolster, and knee bolster panel. Loosen 2 upper steering column mounting bolts and lower column slightly. Remove upper and lower steering column covers.
- Disconnect SIR coil and combination switch connectors near base of steering column. Loosen SIR coil and combination switch harness retainers. Remove 3 SIR coil retaining screws and remove SIR coil and combination switch assembly.