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Removal and Replacement




Steering Wheel









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System Driver Air Bag Module.

2. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.

3. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

4. Disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector from the clockspring.

5. Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.

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





7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.