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 ground 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: Loosening Inflator Module Fixing Bolt
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Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located behind the inflator module.
WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE TRIM COVER AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE URETHANE SIDE UP. THIS IS NECESSARY BECAUSE 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 Yellow 2-Way SRS Connector
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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 Across Steering Wheel And Shaft
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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 shaft 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

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.