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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Air Bag Module
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    CAUTION: Refer to Servicing the SIR System Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  3. Remove the horn plunger from the steering column by pressing inward to the stop and rotating horn plunger 90 degrees.
  4. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical connector.
    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Steering Wheel Retaining Nut
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  5. Remove the retaining nut which secures the steering wheel to the steering wheel shaft.
    6. Fig 3: Installing J 1859-A With J-36541-A Or J 42578 To Steering Wheel
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    NOTE: When removing the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity.
  6. Install J 1859-A  with J-36541-A  or J 42578  to the steering wheel. See Special Tools .
  7. Remove the steering wheel using J 1859-A  with J-36541-A  or J 42578  . See Special Tools .
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