Removal Procedure
Le Mans Master
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Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
1 Steering Wheel Control Switch Screw (Qty: 2)
Tip Remove the steering wheel control switch screws.
Tighten 2 N·m (18 lb in)
2 Steering Wheel Control Switch
Tip Disconnect the electrical connectors from the from the switches
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From: Eagle River Alaska
Thanks calemasters 
I see that the center piece is not show in that diagram. I just went out and felt the backside of the steering wheel. There are no screw holes back there. What that being said what would be the procedure in removing the center piece to get to the diagram that you are showing? Does the center piece just pop out??
Once again Thanks
I see that the center piece is not show in that diagram. I just went out and felt the backside of the steering wheel. There are no screw holes back there. What that being said what would be the procedure in removing the center piece to get to the diagram that you are showing? Does the center piece just pop out??
Once again Thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,611
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From: Thousand Oaks California
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
Thanks calemasters
I see that the center piece is not show in that diagram. I just went out and felt the backside of the steering wheel. There are no screw holes back there. What that being said what would be the procedure in removing the center piece to get to the diagram that you are showing? Does the center piece just pop out??
Once again Thanks
I see that the center piece is not show in that diagram. I just went out and felt the backside of the steering wheel. There are no screw holes back there. What that being said what would be the procedure in removing the center piece to get to the diagram that you are showing? Does the center piece just pop out??
Once again Thanks
Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Preliminary Procedures
Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
On the sides 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 Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module
Tip
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 .
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hhhhmmmmmm. This could be bad.
I might have to for go this.
I need a darn Service Manual!!!!!!!
John's 07 you might very well be correct on that!!!!
Thanks calemasters
Last edited by Nightstalker Medic; Jan 27, 2007 at 11:05 PM.
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got that right
I don't even have an 06 and up and would not consider that adventure. I don't like the steering wheel in an 06 and above anyway but the silver trim similar to the console looks ok to me. I see a few folks painting the silver console red, blue and what ever and I just think it looks tacky for a car or a Vette.
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I don't even have an 06 and up and would not consider that adventure. I don't like the steering wheel in an 06 and above anyway but the silver trim similar to the console looks ok to me. I see a few folks painting the silver console red, blue and what ever and I just think it looks tacky for a car or a Vette.I painted the Center Trim Plate, Twin Instrument Panel Cluster Pods and Door Button Bezels to mach the all black interior of the car. The matching color actually ties the interior together. These were goign to be the last two pieces to do. But not now.
As you stated Radical05 I too didn't want to have the outside color inside of the car. It looks tacky. The Black on Black on Black has a seamless feel inside.
Drifting
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no slam
I was not slamming anyone or you on painting it's not for me. I really don't like the steering wheel of an 06 and above. Between the dough boy as they say and that I would take the dough boy. Now of course there could be a better one than the dough boy, but what GM did for 06-07 is not that wheel. Also we all know about the audio controls on the right vice the left side where they should be. If they went to that much trouble to add, why not make it even with audio on the left and cruise on the right getting the cruise out of the turn signal switch. There are many car manufacturers out there that have far better looking steering wheels for a less equipped car. As for your wheel, maybe a black matte finish on the two pieces would be ok, but not red, blue, yellow etc. Looking at the wheel disassembly, airbag etc I would just leave it alone for now. That's why I never did anything about my 05 black XM ant on top, bc it is not that big a deal to me and if I were to hide it, that means a new top piece with no hole like the 06, paint etc and then figure where to put the ant as I still use it. I'd rather be driving than fooling with that. Guess I'm lucky living in Florida for more driving opportunity with a mild winter so far. Anyway that was my 2c and then some. 
