Steering Wheel
WheelSpecial Tool(s)
Removal and Installation
1. NOTE: Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
2. WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) deactivation procedure.
Deactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
3. Remove the driver side air bag module.
4. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connector
5. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt.
6. CAUTION: Removing the steering wheel without using a puller can damage the column bearings.
Use the special tool 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 avoid the risk of serious personal infamy, read and follow all warnings, notes and instructions in the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) reactivation procedure.
Reactivate the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).