Repair Procedures: Removal

Set the front tires straight-ahead before removing the steering wheel.
CAUTION: If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it may affect the number of circulation of steering wheel and damage the cable inside the clock spring.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
NOTE: After disconnecting the battery negative cable, wait for at least 30 seconds.
With the steering wheel centered, insert a 6 inch hex (5mm) driver (A) into the small hole on the bottom of the steering wheel (B) first by pushing the internal clip until air bag comes loose, and then proceed with the side holes to remove the air bag as shown on (C and D).

Fig 1: View Of Special Tool (Screwdriver)
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Fig 2: Locating Steering Wheel Hole
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Fig 3: Locating Air Bag Hole (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Locating Air Bag Hole (2 Of 2)
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Align the front wheel to face forward.
Remove the wiring fixing clip (C) and disconnect the horn connector (A).

Fig 5: Locating Driver Airbag Module Connector, Horn Connector & Wiring Fixing Clip
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Release the connector locking pin, then disconnect the driver airbag module connector (B).
CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover facing up.
Remove the steering wheel and steering wheel column shroud. (Refer to the STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT )

Fig 6: Removing Steering Wheel And Steering Wheel Column Shroud
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Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring.

Fig 7: Locating Clock Spring & Horn Connector
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