Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
STEERING WHEELREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:
^ Before removing the steering wheel assembly and driver's air bag module, refer to Service Precautions and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.
^ When removing and installing the steering wheel assembly, do not let it bump against the driver's air bag module.
^ After adjusting the steering angle, always perform calibration to make TCL/ASC-ECU learn the neutral position of the steering wheel sensor.
Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-6:
Required Special Tool:
^ MB990803: Steering Wheel Puller
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[A] CONNECTORS (AIR BAG MODULE, AND STEERING WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL HARNESS) DISCONNECTION
Slide the outer housing of the clock spring connector in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.
[B]STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Use the special tool to remove the steering wheel since the steering column collision absorbing mechanism may be damaged.
Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.