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Steering Wheel: Service and Repair




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. For additional information, refer to Restraint Systems.

3. Disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector.

4. Remove the steering wheel bolt and the steering wheel.
- Discard the bolt.

- To install, tighten the new bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

5. NOTICE: Do not allow the clockspring to turn from its removal position or damage to the clockspring may occur.

Tape the clockspring center rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.





6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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