Steering Wheel: Removal

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

NOTE: The following parts can be replaced when the steering wheel assembly is installed to the vehicle.

Satellite switch assembly: Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING SWITCH>REMOVAL>SATELLITE SWITCH ASSEMBLY .
Dynamic damper: Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>DISASSEMBLY .
Cruise control command switch: Ref. to EYESIGHT>CRUISE CONTROL COMMAND SWITCH>REMOVAL .

Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .

Remove the steering wheel assembly.

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.

Place a ruler as shown in the figure, and place alignment marks (a) on the steering wheel assembly and column assembly steering shaft.

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Remove the steering wheel assembly using a steering wheel puller.