Hummer H2. Manual - part 2159

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.  

2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in 

SIR.  

3. Remove the horn plunger from the steering column by pressing inward to the stop and rotating horn 

plunger 90 degrees.  

4. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical connector. 

Fig. 64: Steering Wheel & Steering Wheel Shaft 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

5. Remove the retaining nut which secures the steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft. 

CAUTION: Refer to Servicing the SIR System Caution in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 65: Removing Steering Wheel Using J 1859-A With J-36541-A Or J 42578 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

6. Install J 1859-A with J-36541-A or J 42578 to the steering wheel. See Special Tools and Equipment .  

7. Remove the steering wheel using J 1859-A with J-36541-A or J 42578 . See Special Tools and 

Equipment .  

Installation Procedure 

NOTE:

When removing the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel 
puller. Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. 
Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering 
column rigidity.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 66: Steering Wheel & Steering Wheel Shaft 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

1. Install the steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft. 

2. Install the retaining nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft. 

Tighten: Tighten the retaining nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Hummer H2

  

Fig. 67: Steering Wheel Electrical Connector 
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 

3. Connect the steering wheel electrical connector.  

4. Install the horn plunger to the steering column.  

5. Install the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR. 

6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.  

STEERING WHEEL THEFT DETERRENT LOCK REPLACEMENT 

Removal Procedure 

 

2004 Hummer H2 

2004 STEERING Steering Wheel and Column - Hummer H2