Repair Procedures: Removal
- Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
- Put a flat tool (Ø4mm) into a guide hole located in the bottom of steering wheel and press a spring.CAUTION:
- When put a tool into a hole, make sure not to damage an airbag cushion by a tool.
- Turn a steering wheel anti-clockwise, so make a guide hole (A) displayed on the right side. Put a tool into a hole (A) and bend back a fixed DAB spring. Make sure to pull DAB cover when bend back the spring.NOTE:
- Pull the DAB cover when disengaging the DAB spring because the DAB does not pop up automatically.
- Turn a steering wheel clockwise. Put a tool into a hole (A) and bend back a fixed DAB spring. Make sure to pull DAB cover.CAUTION:
- Be careful not to put a tool into a wrong hole.
- Release the connector locking pin, then disconnect the driver airbag module connector (A) and horn connector (B).NOTE:
- The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover facing up.
- Disconnect the clock spring connector.
- Remove the steering wheel by loosening the lock bolt (A).
Tightening Torque:
44.1 - 49.0 N.m (4.5 - 5.0 kgf.m, 32.5 - 36.2 lb-ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Do not reuse the steering lock bolt.
- When assembling, match the gear teeth as the below image.