Removal

WARNING:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIRBAG ASSEMBLY. AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY SURFACE MAY CONTAIN A SMALL AMOUNT OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A BY-PRODUCT OF THE DEPLOYMENT REACTION, THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN AND EYES. MOST OF THE POWER ON THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY IS HARMLESS. AS A PRECAUTION, WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING A DEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, AND WASH YOUR HANDS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS.

WHEN CARRYING A LIVE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE THE BAG AND TRIM COVER ARE POINTED AWAY FROM YOU. NEVER CARRY AIR BAG ASSEMBLY BY THE WIRES OR CONNECTOR ON THE UNDERSIDE OF MODULE. IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT; THE BAG WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY. WHEN PLACING ALIVE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY ON A BENCH OR OTHER SURFACE, ALWAYS FACE BAG AND RIM COVER UP, AWAY FROM THE SURFACE. NEVER REST A STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY ON THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY FACE DOWN AND COLUMN VERTICAL. THIS IS NECESSARY SO THAT A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.

NOTE: In the event deployment has occurred, inspect coil assembly wire for any signs of scorching, melting or any other damage due to excessive heat. If the coil has been damaged, replace it.

Removal
1. Disable the SRS (Refer to "Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming").






2. Loosen the air bag assembly fixing bolts from behind the steering wheel assembly using a TORX(R) driver or equivalent until the air bag assembly can be released from steering wheel.






3. Disconnect the yellow 2-pin connector located behind the air bag assembly and remove air bag assembly. Refer to "SRS Connectors" for removal and installation.
4. Disconnect horn lead connector.
5. Remove the steering wheel attachment nut.






6. Apply a setting mark across the steering wheel and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original position.






7. Move the tires to the straight ahead position before removing the steering wheel and removing wheel with J-29752.
8. Feed wiring though the wheel and remove wheel.
9. Remove the steering lower cover and engine hood opening lever.






10. Remove the driver knee bolster assembly.
11. Remove the steering column cover.
12. Remove air conditioning lower duct.
13. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located at the base of steering column.

CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in direction of the shaft by using a hammer or other impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing unit.

14. Remove the combination switch assembly with SRS coil.

NOTE: SRS coil is a part of combination switch assembly, which cannot be replaced separately. Therefore, be sure not to remove the SRS coil from the combination switch assembly.

15. Remove the snap ring.
16. Remove the cushion rubber.
17. Disconnect shift lock cable (A/T only).
18. Disconnect the starter switch harness connector located base of steering column.
19. Remove steering lock cylinder assembly.






20. Apply a setting mark across the universal joint and steering shaft to reassemble the parts in their original position.
21. Remove steering column assembly.