Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the driver air bag module. See Driver Air Bag Module Removal/Installation.
2. Disconnect the steering wheel switch electrical connector from the clockspring.
- Detach the steering wheel switch wiring from the retainers and position the wires aside.
3. Remove the steering wheel bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm {4.0 kgf-m, 30 ft-lbf}.
4. Using the special tool, remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION:Do not allow the special tool to damage the steering wheel switch wires and connector while removing the steering wheel.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.