Steering Wheel: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >
Remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
- Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
- If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put an alignment mark (a) using a ruler as shown in the figure, and remove the steering wheel.
  Preparation tool:
  
  Steering wheel puller
  
  Fig 1: Locating Steering Wheel Puller