Removal & Installation: Removal

Align the front wheels straight.
NOTE: If the steering wheel and the front tires does not synchronize to their centers together, open circuit on the clock spring cable may occur due to change the steering wheel turning.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the driver air bag module.
(Refer to Restraint (Airbag (Event#1) - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MOUDLE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Disconnect the steering wheel connector (A).

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Remove the lock bolt (A), then remove the steering wheel.
Tightening torque:

44.1 - 49.0 N.m (4.5 - 5.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 36.2 lb.ft)

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NOTE:

Do not use a hammer when removing steering wheel, the steering column may be damaged if using a hammer.
Always use a new bolt.