Removal And Installation

Disconnect the negative battery terminal from the battery.
Remove the airbag module. (Refer to AIRBAG REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (2004) or AIRBAG REMOVAL (2005-06) )
WARNING: The SRS is designed to retain enough power to deploy the air bag for about 30 seconds even after the battery has been disconnected, so serious injury may result from unintended air bag deployment if service is done on the SRS immediately after the battery cable is disconnected.

Fig 1: Airbag Module Mounting Bolts
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Remove the steering wheel lock nut and the washer.
Mark the steering column shaft and steering wheel for fitting positions used for re-installation using the special tool. Remove the steering wheel.
NOTE: Do not use hammer on the steering wheel to remove it.

Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel
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Remove the steering column lower and upper shroud.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Shroud Attachment Bolts
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Remove the side lower crash pad after removing the side mounting cover.
1. Remove the hood release cable.
2. Remove the parking brake release lever
Fig 4: Side Lower Crash Pad
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Remove the clock spring.

Fig 5: Clock Spring
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Disconnect the connectors and remove the multi-function switch.

Fig 6: Multi-Function Switch
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Remove the ignition switch (key box) from the steering column.
Installation is the reverse of removal. (Refer to AIRBAG REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (2004) or AIRBAG INSTALLATION (2005-06) )