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 .
- 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.
- Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
- Put an alignment mark (a) using a ruler as shown in the figure, and remove the steering wheel.
Preparation tool:
Steering wheel puller