Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Steering Wheel Straight and Column Locked Caution

Caution:

With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

• The steering column
• The intermediate shaft(s)
• The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil’s centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

Steering Wheel Replacement

Steering Wheel Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refe ...

Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

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SIR Disabling and Enabling
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