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

   
  1. By sliding section A of the clock spring connector shown in the illustration in the arrow direction, disconnect the connector.
       
    1. By pushing tab of the steering shift switch connector shown in the illustration in the arrow direction, disconnect the connector.
         
      1. Loosen the bolt completely. Then, remove the steering wheel and air bag module assembly.
      2. 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.
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