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STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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  Warning

  • Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings before handling the air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

1 | Air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2 | Lockbolt
3 | Steering wheel (See Steering Wheel Removal Note) (See Steering Wheel Installation Note)
4 | Column cover
5 | Clip (Interlock cable)
6 | Clock spring (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
7 | Combination switch
8 | Steering shaft
9 | Steering lock mounting bolts (See Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Removal Note) (See Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Installation Note)
10 | Steering lock component
11 | Outer cylinder component (See Outer Cylinder Component Removal Note)

## Steering Wheel Removal Note

  Caution

  • Do not try to remove the steering wheel by hitting the shaft with a hammer. The column will collapse.

1. Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position.

2. Remove the steering wheel using any commercially available puller.

## Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Removal Note

1. Make a groove in the heads of the steering lock mounting bolts using a chisel and hammer.

2. Remove the bolt using a flathead screwdriver, and then remove the steering lock component.

## Outer Cylinder Component Removal Note

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.

2. Push the steering lock pin, and remove the outer cylinder component.

## Steering Lock Mounting Bolts Installation Note

1. Assemble the steering lock component to the steering shaft.

2. Verify that the lock operates correctly.

3. Install new steering lock mounting bolts.

4. Tighten the bolts until the heads break off.

## Steering Wheel Installation Note

1. Set the wheels in the straight-ahead position, and install the steering wheel.