Steering Wheel Removal/Installation

NOTE: Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

Disconnect both battery cables.
Deactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Remove the driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
Remove the steering wheel bolt.

CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel

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Use a 2-Jaw type puller to remove the steering wheel.
Remove and DISCARD the original steering wheel bolt.
Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the air bag sliding contact through the steering wheel.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening Torque

34-46 N.m {3.5-4.7 kgf.m, 25-34 ft.lbf}