Removal and Replacement

Steering Wheel

NOTE: Steering wheel with paddle shifters shown, steering wheel without paddle shifters similar.









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Do not allow the clockspring to rotate while the steering wheel is disconnected or damage to the clockspring may result. If there is evidence that the clockspring has rotated, the clockspring must be recentered. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System Service and Repair.

1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System Driver Air Bag Module.

2. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

3. Remove the steering wheel.
- Disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector from the clockspring.

- Route the 2 driver air bag module electrical connectors and harness through the steering wheel.





4. Tape the clockspring center rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.





5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If installing a new steering wheel, transfer parts as needed:
- For steering wheel controls, refer to Information and Entertainment Systems Service and Repair.

- For paddle shifters, refer to Automatic Transaxle/Transmission External Controls Selector Lever - Paddle Shift.

6. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System Driver Air Bag Module.