Removal and Installation
- Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute to allow the depletion of the restraint system backup power supply. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
- Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
- Remove and discard the steering wheel retaining bolt.
- Use a suitable puller to remove the steering wheel (3600).
- Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the beginning of the deactivation procedure.
WARNING:
To avoid risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the driver air bag removal and installation procedure.
CAUTION:
Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions at the beginning of the reactivation procedure.