Service Procedure

1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.





2. Remove the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement.





3. Remove the ignition lock cylinder opening cover. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement.





4. Remove the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement.

5. Lower the steering column and move to the maximum rear end position.

6. Turn the steering wheel from straight ahead to 180 degree position.





Note:
Front side of steering wheel shown in portion "A" of illustration. Insert screw driver through the rear left and right side of the steering wheel as shown in portion "B" of the illustration.

7. Insert a small screwdriver, or equivalent tool, through the service openings on the rear left and right side of the steering wheel.





8. Push the spring fastener in the direction of the steering column to release the steering wheel inflator from the steering wheel.

9. Remove Driver Airbag Module (DAB). DO NOT disconnect the two yellow electrical connectors.





10. Inspect the hub area of the steering wheel for the attachment bolt (1).

^ If the attachment bolt (1) is NOT present, install a new attachment bolt, P/N 11610164. Tighten the bolt to 30 Nm (23 lb-ft). Proceed to Step 11 after installing the new attachment bolt.

^ If the attachment bolt is present, apply a torque of 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) and verify that the bolt does not rotate. If the bolt rotates, remove it and replace it with P/N 11610164. Tighten the bolt to 30 Nm (23 lb-ft) using a torque wrench.





11. Reinstall DAB by aligning the two attachment pins to the steering wheel square holes.

12. Push the DAB firmly into the steering column in order the engage the fasteners. Ensure yellow connector wires are routed properly and are not pinched.





13. Install the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement.





14. Install ignition lock cylinder opening cover. Refer to Ignition Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement.





15. Install the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement.

16. Enable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.