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}.





CAUTION:Do not allow the special tool to damage the steering wheel switch wires and connector while removing the steering wheel.
4. Using the special tool, remove the steering wheel.





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

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.