Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel

Special Tool(s):

Special Tools

Removal and Installation
1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable(s) to allow the depletion of the restraint system backup power supply.

3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes in the deactivation procedure.

Deactivate the Supplemental Restraints System (SRS).





4. Remove the driver air bag module.





5. Remove and discard the steering wheel retaining bolt.





6. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.

Use the 2-Jaw Puller to remove the steering wheel.
7. Remove the steering wheel while routing the wires from the clockspring through the steering wheel.





8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

9. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions and notes in the reactivation procedure.

Reactivate the SRS.