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Steering Wheel: Removal

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. Set tires to straight-ahead position.
  3. Remove airbag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module.
    WARNING: Always refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing airbag module service.
  4. Remove steering wheel nut, and then draw out steering wheel from shaft using steering puller.
    NOTE: Make matching marks on steering wheel and steering column in advance.
    Fig 1: Drawing Matching Marks On Steering Wheel & Steering Column
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