Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

NOTE: On Air Bag Equipped Models, Refer To Air Bag Disarming & Arming Procedures. Refer to Air Bags and Seat Belt/Air Bags(SRS)/Service and Repair.

If the air bag has been deployed, inspect coil for signs of scorching, melting, or other damage. Coil must be replaced if damaged.
1. Turn ignition switch to the Off position, disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove Torx screws from back of steering wheel.
3. Remove inflator module from wheel. Always carry live inflator modules with the trim cover facing away from you. Never carry module by the wiring. Always place module on a flat surface with the trim cover facing up.
4. Remove horn contact by pushing slightly and twisting counterclockwise.
5. Disconnect Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and coil assembly connector from inflator module.
6. Remove steering column shaft nut.
7. Remove steering wheel using puller No. J-1859-03 or equivalent. Do not thread puller bolts too far in steering wheel. Threading puller bolts too far into steering wheel could damage SIR coil assembly. Four turns is sufficient.
8. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque steering wheel shaft nut to 30 ft. lbs.
b. Torque SIR module retaining screws to 27 inch lbs.