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Steering wheel: Removal

  1. Correct handling and precautions for operation
    WARNING: As this maintenance procedure may have an effect on the SRS airbag system, be sure to check the SRS airbag system precautions before commencing work. (Refer to SRS airbag system )
  2. Confirm that the front tires are in the straight-ahead position.
  3. Disconnection of the battery ground terminal
    WARNING: As the airbag and pretensioner system is equipped with a backup power supply, if you start work within 60 seconds of disconnecting the battery ground terminal, the airbag may accidentally deploy.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the moldings, completely wind down both the driver's and passenger's door windows.
  4. Removal of the driver's airbag module (Refer to Driver side air bag module )
  5. Removal of the steering wheel ASSY
    1. Undo the nut and place an alignment mark over the steering wheel ASSY and steering column ASSY.
      Fig 1: Placing Alignment Mark Over Steering Wheel Assembly
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    2. Disconnect each connector from the steering roll connector.
    3. Use a steering wheel puller to remove the steering wheel ASSY.
  6. Removal of the transmission shift switch (with paddle shifter) (Refer to Transmission shift switch )
  7. Removal of the cruise control main switch. (Refer to CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH )
  8. Removal of steering pad switch (Refer to Steering pad switch )