1. Driver airbag removal
2. Steering wheel removal
1) Put the tires in a forward travel position.
2) Draw alignment marks on the steering wheel and steering shaft.
3) Remove the nut from the steering shaft.
4) Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft using the special tool.
SST: 5-8521-0016-0 - steering wheel remover
Caution
- The steering wheel should never be removed using a hammer or tool that causes shock.
The steering wheel is designed to absorb impact.
3. Steering cowl removal
1) Remove the steering cowl from the steering shaft.
Legend
- Steering upper cowl
- Steering lower cowl
4. Combination switch removal
The combination switch and SRS coil are integrated, and cannot be replaced individually.
Caution
- Because the combination switch is integrated with the SRS coil, do not remove it or rotate the combination switch.
Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position before performing work.
1) Check that the neutral marking of the combination switch aligns when the front wheels are set in the straight ahead position.
2) Hold the metal band ends to open the metal band.
3) Keeping the metal band open, remove the combination switch from the steering shaft.
Legend
- Combination switch
- Metal band
4) Disconnect the connector from the combination switch.