Steering Wheel: Removal

Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK".
Disconnect the battery "-" terminal cable, and wait at least 5 minutes.
Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located under the steering column.
Loosen the inflator module fixing bolt from behind the steering wheel assembly using a TORX ® driver or equivalent until the inflator module can be released from steering assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Assembly
Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located behind the inflator module.
WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE URETHANE COVER AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE URETHANE SIDE UP. THIS IS NECESSARY BECAUSE A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR CUSHION TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

Fig 2: Disconnecting SRS Connector
Disconnect horn lead.
Remove steering wheel fixing nut.
Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original position, then remove steering wheel.

Fig 3: Applying Setting Mark
Move the front wheels to the straight ahead position, then use steering wheel remover J-29752 to remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing unit.

Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel