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Steering Wheel: Removal

  1. Place the front road wheels in the straight-ahead position, then:
    1. Rotate the steering wheel one-half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise).
    2. Lock column in place with the ignition cylinder lock.
  2. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
  3. Wait two minutes for the reserve capacitor to discharge before removing non-deployed airbag.
    CAUTION: When removing the steering wheel, use care not to damage the steering wheel finish. The wood grain on some steering wheels can be easily marred.
  4. Remove speed control switches and connectors.
  5. Remove the driver airbag attaching bolts on the front of the steering wheel.
  6. Lift driver airbag, disconnect the airbag and horn wire connectors, then remove airbag.
  7. If optional audio control switches are present on the rear of the steering wheel, disconnect the 4-way connector between the clockspring and steering wheel wiring harness.
  8. Remove steering wheel retaining nut.
  9. Remove steering wheel with steering wheel puller. While removing steering wheel, take care to feed the wires gently through the opening in the steering wheel armature.
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