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Spoke Cover - Steering Wheel - Lower - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the driver airbag. See AIRBAG - DRIVER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  2. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical wiring harness from the connector.
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  3. Disconnect the electrical harness from the LH steering wheel switch connector.
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  4. Disconnect the electrical harness from the RH steering wheel switch connector.
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  5. Release the clips that attach the horn assembly, and then move the horn assembly to the side.
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  6. Disconnect the electrical harness from the lower connector, and then remove the electrical harness from the steering wheel.
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  7. Remove the bolts that attach the steering wheel surround to the steering wheel.

    5.4 Nm (4.0 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Pry the lower portion of the bright surround first.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 socket
    • 4 in extension

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  8. Remove the bolts that attach the steering wheel controller to the steering wheel surround.

    0.9 Nm (8 lbs-in) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T10 bit

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  9. Remove the bolts that attach the lower spoke cover to the steering wheel surround.

    0.9 Nm (8 lbs-in) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T10 bit

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