Kent Moore Tools J-44298-A | Air Bag Release Tool

S.I.R. system. Original J-44298 is an acceptable equivalent. The SIR module retention Spring must be Released at 2 points simultaneously on each Side of the module to facilitate Removal. Standard Tools such as screwDrivers cannot be used due to limited clearance between the steeRing wheel and the instrument panel. Insert the Forked End of the Tool into one Set of access Holes on the back of the wheel. Pry the retention Spring by pulling a way from the wheel to Release one Side of the module. Repeat this procedure on the opposite Side of the wheel. It may be necessary to index the wheel to position the access Holes over the steeRing Column. Original Tool may not have been heat treated and could bEnd during use.

Kent-Moore J44298A | Air Bag Release Tool

Kent Moore Tools - J-44298-A - Product Categories

• Tire Tools, Wheels & Suspension
• Steering Wheel Pullers

Kent Moore Tools - J-44298-A - Features

• Heat-treated steel construction
• Fits into the access holes on the back of the steering wheel
• Designed to withstand the high forces required to release the retention spring
• Applications:
• Vehicles equipped with a SIR system
• Benefits:
• Quickly and safely removes the SIR module
• Easy to use
• Durable construction
• For General Motors. S.I.R. System. Original J-44298 is an acceptable equivalent. The SIR module retention spring must be released at 2 points simultaneously on each side of the module to facilitate removal. Standard tools such as screwdrivers cannot be used due to limited clearance between the steering wheel and the instrument panel. Insert the forked end of the tool into one set of access holes on the back of the wheel. Pry the retention spring by pulling a way from the wheel to release one side of the module. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side of the wheel. It may be necessary to index the wheel to position the access holes over the steering column. Original tool may not have been heat treated and could bend during use.

Kent Moore Tools - J-44298-A - Overview

• Kent-Moore J-44298-A Air Bag Release Tool
• The Kent-Moore J-44298-A Air Bag Release Tool is a specialized tool designed to release the retention spring on the SIR module in vehicles equipped with a supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. The SIR module is located behind the steering wheel and is secured in place by a retention spring that must be released in order to remove the module. The J-44298-A Air Bag Release Tool is designed to fit into the access holes on the back of the steering wheel and pry the retention spring open, allowing the module to be removed.
• The J-44298-A Air Bag Release Tool is made from heat-treated steel and is designed to withstand the high forces required to release the retention spring. The tool is also designed to fit into the access holes on the back of the steering wheel without damaging the surrounding components.
• The J-44298-A Air Bag Release Tool is a must-have tool for any technician working on vehicles equipped with a SIR system. The tool is easy to use and will help you quickly and safely remove the SIR module from your vehicle.

Kent-Moore Tools - J-44298-A - Specifications

Brand Name	Kent-Moore Tools
Manufacturer Part Number	J-44298-A
Item Description	Air Bag Release Tool
Product Group Id	KM00
Country of Origin	US
Harmonization Code	82022000
MS Bin Code	EP141
Also Known As	KMJ44298A, OTC-J-44298-A

Kent Moore Tools - J-44298-A - Partial List of Applications

General : Steering : Allure	2005, 2006
General : Steering : Aveo	2004, 2005, 2006
General : Steering : Camaro	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
General : Steering : Cobalt	2005, 2006
General : Steering : CTS	2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
General : Steering : DTS	2006
General : Steering : Epica	2004, 2005
General : Steering : Equinox	2005, 2006
General : Steering : Escalade	1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
General : Steering : Express	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
General : Steering : G6	2005, 2006
General : Steering : Grand Prix	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
General : Steering : HHR	2006
General : Steering : Impala	2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
General : Steering : LaCrosse	2005, 2006
General : Steering : Lucerne	2006
General : Steering : Lumina	1998, 1999, 2000
General : Steering : Malibu	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
General : Steering : Montana SV6	2005, 2006
General : Steering : Monte Carlo	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
General : Steering : Optra	2004, 2005
General : Steering : Rainier	2004, 2005, 2006
General : Steering : Regal	1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
General : Steering : Solstice	2006
General : Steering : SRX	2004, 2005, 2006
General : Steering : STS	2005, 2006
General : Steering : Terraza	2005, 2006
General : Steering : Torrent	2006
General : Steering : Uplander	2005, 2006
General : Steering : Wave	2004, 2005, 2006

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