Removal Procedure

Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
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Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to depress the steering wheel airbag access hole cover detents to remove the 2 steering wheel airbag access hole covers (1).
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Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Steering Wheel Airbag (2) - Remove
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Loosen the steering wheel bolt (1) until 2 to 3 threads are still engaged.
Wiggle the steering wheel until the wheel disengages completely.
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Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Remove
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Steering Wheel (1) - Remove
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Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.
Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover (1) - Reposition
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NOTE:
- Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
- Maneuver the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover around the steering column tilt and telescoping lever as necessary.
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (2) - Remove
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Disengage the steering wheel airbag coil upper retaining tabs (1).
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Disengage the steering wheel airbag coil lower retaining tabs (1).
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the steering wheel airbag coil and steering angle sensor module (1) as an assembly.
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Remove the steering angle sensor module (1) by releasing the clips on the steering wheel airbag coil.