Steering Wheel Removal/Installation

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Replacement Components With Torque Specifications

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Remove the driver air bag module.
See DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Disconnect the steering wheel switch electrical connector from the clockspring.
- Detach the steering wheel switch wiring from the retainers and position the wires aside.
Remove the steering wheel bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 N.m {4.0 kgf.m, 30 ft.lbf}.
  CAUTION:
  - Do not allow the special tool to damage the steering wheel switch wires and connector while removing the steering wheel.
Using the special tool, remove the steering wheel.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool On Steering Wheel
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Tape the clockspring center rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.

Fig 3: Identifying Tape On Clockspring Center Rotor To Outer Housing
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.