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Steering Wheel


Steering Wheel Replacement

Tools Required
^ J42578Steering Wheel Puller Legs
^ J1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

Removal Procedure
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
2. Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.





3. If equipped with cruise control, disconnect the cruise control switch connector from the steering column.
4. Remove the steering wheel nut.
5. Remove the steering wheel. It may be necessary to use the J42578 and J1859-A or equivalent to remove the steering wheel.

Installation Procedure





1. Align the steering wheel to the steering column and install the steering wheel.

2. Notice: Install the steering wheel nut.

Tighten the steering wheel nut to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
3. If equipped with cruise control, connect the cruise control switch connector.
4. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.