GM 26096194
Clockspring

The sir system needs to be disabled first before swapping out the air bag clock spring. The vehicle needs its wheels facing frontward and Steering Column in lock mode as an essential safety measure during any work that removes the Steering Column or intermediate shaft connection from the steering gear to protect the sir coil assembly. Install the Steering Column anti rotation pin (J 42640) across the column for security. Start with Steering Wheel removal from the Steering Shaft followed by the tilt lever procedure if installed. Remove lower and upper trim covers by unfastening torx(R) head screws. Start by removing the wire harness straps and retaining ring then extracting the air bag clock spring from its place. Replace the air bag clock spring only when necessary then discard the previous unit. During installation position the new air bag clock spring assembly at center and place it in alignment with the horn tower before placing it onto the Steering Shaft assembly. Realign the retaining ring within its groove before you slide in the new air bag clock spring. Remove its centering tab. Secure the upper and lower trim covers with torx(R) head screws at 1.5 n.m (13 lb in). The final installation steps include attaching the tilt lever and installing the Steering Wheel before enabling sir system functions.