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Steering Wheel Replacement

Fig 1: Steering Wheel
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Steering Wheel Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
  2. Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering wheel and on the steering column shaft.
1 Steering Wheel Bolt
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Clean thread of the bolt.
  2. Apply NEW locking compound to the thread. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Tighten 
30 N.m (22 lb ft)
2 Steering Wheel

Procedure

  1. Disconnect all electrical connectors as necessary.
  2. Loosen the steering wheel bolt until 2 to 3 threads are left engaged.
  3. Wiggle the steering wheel until the steering wheel disengages completely.
  4. Remove the steering wheel bolt.
  5. Remove the steering wheel.
  6. Copy the match marks from the old steering wheel to the new steering wheel.
  7. Transfer any parts as necessary.