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Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel:





Removal and Installation
1. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the driver air bag module.

3. CAUTION: Do not use a screwdriver or prying device to remove the steering wheel spoke finish panel(s) or damage to the steering wheel may occur. Place your ringers near the base of the wheel spoke and gently pull upwards to remove the finish panel(s).

NOTE: The steering wheel spoke finish panel(s) can be serviced separately. A new steering wheel does not need to be installed.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel when installing new steering wheel spoke finish panel(s).

If necessary, remove the steering wheel spoke finish panel(s).





4. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
5. Disconnect the steering wheel switches/horn electrical connector from the clockspring.
6. Remove the steering wheel.
^ Route the connectors for the clockspring through the steering wheel.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.