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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <2000-DOHC>
WARNING Before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions and Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring . When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag module.
Post-installation Operation Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight Ahead
|  |  | Removal steps
--- | --- | --- | ---
<<A>> |  | 1. | Cover
<<B>> |  | 2. | Steering wheel and air bag module assembly
<<C>> |  | 3. | Air bag module assembly
|  | 2. | Steering wheel
| REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
| <<A>> COVER REMOVAL Use special tool ornament remover (MB990784) to remove the cover.
| <<B>> STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
| By sliding section A of the clock spring connector shown in the illustration in the arrow direction, disconnect the connector.
| By pushing tab of the steering shift switch connector shown in the illustration in the arrow direction, disconnect the connector.
| Loosen the bolt completely. Then, remove the steering wheel and air bag module assembly. NOTE: Use a hexagonal bit socket or a hexagonal wrench having an effective length of 75 mm or more in the hexagonal section and the diameter of 8 mm or more.
| <<C>> AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL CAUTION The air bag module must not be measured with such equipment as an ohmmeter, nor disassembled. The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the deployment surface facing up.

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