Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Replacing Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

COMPONENT REFERENCE

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE HANDLING AND STORAGE CAUTION . WARNING: Refer to SIR CAUTION . Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING . On back side of the steering wheel are 2 circular openings, place the wheel so that one opening is on top. Using a blunt-ended tool, push the spring fastener inward through the access hole. Repeat the step for the other opening.
1	Module, Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to INFLATOR MODULE HANDLING AND SCRAPPING .

Callout

Component Name

WARNING: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE HANDLING AND STORAGE CAUTION .

WARNING: Refer to SIR CAUTION .

Preliminary Procedures

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .
On back side of the steering wheel are 2 circular openings, place the wheel so that one opening is on top.
Using a blunt-ended tool, push the spring fastener inward through the access hole. Repeat the step for the other opening.

Module, Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint

Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to INFLATOR MODULE HANDLING AND SCRAPPING .