Steering Mounted Controls Assembly: Service and Repair

STEERING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- A removed steering cover cannot be reused as it can no longer be secured after the push nuts are removed due to the possibility of the steering cover pins being damaged. Do not remove the push nuts except when replacing the steering switch and the steering wheel.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

2. Remove the driver-side air bag module. Two-Step Deployment Control System (See Standard Deployment Control System)

3. Remove the steering wheel. Service and Repair

4. Remove the wiring harness from the hook.






5. Remove the screw.






6. Remove the push nuts.






7. Remove the steering cover tabs from the steering wheel.






8. Remove the steering cover.






9. Remove the screw.






10. Disconnect the connector.

11. Remove the steering switch pins from the steering wheel.






12. Remove the steering switch.

13. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Push Nuts Installation Note

1. Install the push nut positioned in the direction shown in the figure.






2. When installing the push nut, install it using the tool shown in the figure.

CAUTION:
- If a push nut is twisted when it is inserted, the steering cover pin can be damaged and the steering cover cannot be secured. When inserting the push nuts, insert the nuts at a straight angle using the tool shown in the figure.





3. After tightening the push nuts, verify that the steering cover pin and tab are as shown in the figure.