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Steering Wheel: Removal

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to WARNING  ).
  1. Place front wheels of vehicle in STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
  2. Disconnect battery negative (-) cable from battery post and isolate.
    WARNING: WHEN AN UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG MODULE IS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE, FIRST DISCONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE AND ISOLATE IT. THEN ALLOW THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO MINUTES BEFORE BEGINNING AIRBAG REMOVAL.
  3. Remove driver airbag mounting screws (Fig 1 ).
  4. Lift airbag from mount and disconnect two air-bag squib connectors and horn connector (Fig 1 ) (Fig 2 ). Remove driver airbag.
  5. Disconnect speed control wiring connector at clockspring (center terminal) (Fig 2 ).
  6. Remove steering wheel retaining nut (Fig 3 ).
  7. Remove damper (Fig 3 ).
  8. Remove steering wheel using standard wheel puller.
    Fig 1: Identifying Components Of Airbag Mounting To Steering Wheel
    G03572891Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    Fig 2: Identifying Speed Control And Horn Wiring Connectors
    G03572892Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Remove speed control switches from steering wheel. (Refer to REMOVAL )
  10. Remove remote audio switches from steering wheel. (Refer to REMOVAL )
    Fig 3: Identifying Components Of Steering Wheel Mounting To Column
    G03572893Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
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