Repair Procedures: Removal

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Set the front tires straight-ahead before removing the steering wheel.
CAUTION: If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, it affects the number of circulation of steering wheel and the cable inside the clock spring is possible to be damaged.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
NOTE: After disconnecting the battery negative cable, wait for at least 30 seconds.
Pressing a look pin (3) of the module separates the air bag module.

Fig 1: Locating Air Bag Module Look Pin
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Loosen the wire clip (C), and remove the horn connector (A)

Fig 2: Locating Horn Connector & Wire Clip
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Subtracting the air bag module connector lock pin, and then to release the connector (B) to separate the air bag module in the steering wheel
Remove the steering wheel
(Refer to REPLACEMENT Steering System - "Steering wheel")
Remove the steering column shroud.

Fig 3: Steering Column Shroud Bolts
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Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring.

Fig 4: Locating Clock Spring & Horn Connector

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