Steering Wheel: Removal

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column (See PRECAUTION ).

PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 2 screws.
3. Detach the 4 claws and remove the steering pad switch.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Steering Pad Switch Assembly Connectors, Screws And Claws
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REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 2 screws and cruise control main switch.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Cruise Control Main Switch Connector And Screws
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REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.
3. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
  SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05011)
  
  Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly
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