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High Effort Required to Sound Horn (Replace Strg Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module)

Subject:High Effort Required to Sound Horn (Replace Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module)

Models:1997-99 Buick Century, Regal
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint X1484864



Condition

Some customers may comment that a high amount of effort is required to sound the horn.

Correction


Object Number: 625420  Size: MF

Install a new steering wheel inflatable restraint module using the service procedures in the Steering Wheel and Column sub-section of Steering in the appropriate Service Manual. These new modules require less effort to sound the horn when the areas (1) highlighted in the illustration are depressed.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Model Year

Color/RPO Code

16825520

Module, Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint

1997

Gray/14I

16825521

Blue/30I

16825522

Red/51I

16825523

Taupe/Neutral/52I

16825514

1998

Gray/14I

16825515

Blue/30I

16825516

Red/51I

16825517

Taupe/Neutral/52I

16826245

1999

Gray/14I

16824917

Blue/30I

16824918

Taupe/Neutral/52I

Parts are expected to be available from GMSPO, 2/7/00.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C8835

Module, Steering Wheel Inflator - Replace

0.4 hr

Inc: Disable and Enable SIR System