Removal and Installation
- Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
.
- Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
- Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the steering wheel switches electrical connector from the clockspring.
- Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.
- Tape the clockspring center rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.
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- To install, reverse the removal procedure.