Steering Wheel: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>BATTERY
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Driver's Airbag Module>REMOVAL
Remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
- Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
- If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel.
  Preparation Tool:
  
  Steering wheel puller