Wheel, Steering: Removal

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to rotate the clockspring rotor once the steering wheel is removed. The clockspring must remain centered in its travel to avoid overextending the clockspring inner parts, causing the clockspring to become inoperative. If removed and handled properly using the correct procedures, it should remain in the "centered" position. If there is any question as to whether the clockspring is in the "centered" position of travel, perform the clockspring centering procedure before installing the steering wheel.

CAUTION:

Do not bump or hammer on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.

Place front wheels of vehicle in straight-ahead position.

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Remove the battery access cover.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (-) cable. Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any steering column, instrument panel, or airbag system/component service.
Remove the driver airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, REMOVAL .

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Remove the steering wheel nut cover (1).

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Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness connector (1).
Hold the steering wheel firmly in place and remove and DISCARD the steering wheel nut (2).
Remove the steering wheel from the column.

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Remove the horn switch. Refer to SWITCH, HORN, REMOVAL .
Disengage the wire harness routing clip (1).
Remove the screw (2).
Remove the steering wheel bezel. Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, REMOVAL .
Disconnect the heated steering wheel module wire harness connector (3).
Remove the remote radio switches. Refer to SWITCH, REMOTE RADIO, REMOVAL .
Remove the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) switches. Refer to SWITCH, EVIC CONTROL, REMOVAL .