Removal Procedure
- Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
- Lock the steering column through the access hole in the lower steering column trim cover using anti-rotation pin J 42640
.
- Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement
.
- Make alignment marks in order to note the relationship between the steering wheel and the steering shaft.
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- Loosen the steering wheel nut 2 complete rotations.
- Carefully pull on the steering wheel until it comes loose from the steering column.
- Remove the steering wheel nut (2).
- Remove the steering wheel from the steering column using caution to guide the electrical connectors (1,3) through it without damaging them.