For 1990-2009 cars

#### Tools Required

• | J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller Bridge

• | J 42578 Steering Wheel Puller Legs

### Repositioning Procedure

Caution: Refer to SRS Sodium Hydroxide Powder Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

Important: In the event deployment has occurred, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision .

Notice: If roll connector is not properly oriented to steering column assembly, it will be damaged.

Important: If the yellow tab is inadvertently removed during installation or removal and the roll connector hub has been rotated, it must be repositioned.

1. Gently rotate the coil hub clockwise with the tab removed until a slight tension is present.
2. Gently rotate the coil hub counterclockwise for 5 revolutions until a slight tension is present
3. Gently rotate the coil hub clockwise for 2-3 revolutions.
4. Rotate the smallest distance required to align the yellow tab.
5. Install the yellow tab. Use tape if the tab is unavailable.

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Title not found in the Preface section.

1. Position the vehicle with the front wheels pointed straight ahead and the steering wheel centered.

Important: Always align the front wheels to the straight ahead position when removing or installing a roll connector.

Important: If a roll connector is removed without the wheels in the straight ahead position, the same roll connector may be installed if the steering shaft and the coil hub have not rotated.

2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
3. Remove the driver inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
4. If equipped, disconnect the cruise control switch connectors and disconnect the harness from the steering wheel.
5. Remove the steering wheel attachment nut and discard. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
6. Install J 1859-A and J 42578 .

Important: If a roll connector was removed without the wheels being in the straight ahead position, you may install the same roll connector as long as the steering shaft and coil have not rotated.

7. Remove the steering wheel while feeding the wiring through the wheel opening.
8. Insert the yellow tab, or use a piece of tape to prevent the roll connector from rotating.
9. Remove the upper steering column cover, and lower the steering column cover attachment.
10. Remove the ignition switch bezel and remove the lower cover.
11. Remove the roll connector rosebud-type fastener from the bracket below the steering column.
12. Disconnect the horn/cruise connector under the steering column.
13. Remove the roll connector by carefully prying the plastic retainers.
14. Guide the roll connector wiring harness from behind the lever control switch and remove the roll connector.

### Installation Procedure

Important: A new roll connector is equipped with a yellow tab that is removed after the steering wheel is installed. This tab passes through the steering wheel.

1. Route the SIR wiring harness and horn/cruise connector behind the turn signal lever combination switch and down the steering column.
2. Install the roll connector to the turn signal lever housing.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the upper and lower steering column trim covers.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

4. Install the ignition switch bezel.
5. Remove the yellow tab or tape from the roll connector.
6. Route the wiring through the steering wheel and install the steering wheel onto the steering shaft. Note the orientation notch that locates the steering wheel in the correct position.
7. Install the new steering wheel attachment nut.

Tightening
Tighten the nut to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

8. If equipped, connect the cruise control switch connectors and attach the harness to the wheel.
9. Connect the inflator module wiring harness and install the harness integral connector lock device.
10. Install the driver inflator module and seat all the attachment points. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .