Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
2. Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK".
3. Disconnect the battery "-" terminal cable, and wait at least 5 minutes.
4. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located under the steering column.





5. Loosen the inflator module fixing bolt from behind the steering wheel assembly using a TORX driver or equivalent until the inflator module can be released from steering assembly.





6. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located behind the inflator module.

WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE URETHANE COVER AWAY. FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE URETHANE SIDE UP. THIS IS NECESSARY BECAUSE A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR CUSHION TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

7. Disconnect horn lead.
8. Remove steering wheel fixing nut.





9. Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original position, then remove steering wheel.





10. Move the front wheels to the straight ahead position, then use steering wheel remover J-29752 to remove the steering wheel.

Caution: Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing unit

Installation
1. Install steering wheel by aligning the setting marks made when removing.

Caution: Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing unit

2. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified torque.
Torque: 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
3. Connect horn lead.
4. Support the module and carefully connect the SRS connector.

Note: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead wire from being pinched.

5. Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Torque: 9 Nm (78 inch lbs.)
6. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located under the steering column.
7. Connect the battery "-" terminal cable.
8. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" and observe the warning light. Light should flash 7 times.
If lamp does not operate correctly, refer to Restraints System.