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 (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE 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.
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 WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Wheel Assembly And Steering Main Shaft
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4. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
  SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
  
  NOTE: Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH LH (w/ Steering Pad Switch) (See REMOVAL )

Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly Using SST
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REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT (w/ Steering Pad Switch)
1. Remove the screw.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying No. 1 Steering Wheel Ornament Screw (W/ Steering Pad Switch)
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2. Disengage the 2 pins to remove the No. 1 steering wheel ornament from the steering wheel sub-assembly.
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH (w/ Cruise Control System) (See REMOVAL )

Fig 4: Identifying No. 1 Steering Wheel Ornament Pins
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REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Lower Steering Wheel Boss Cover Screws
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2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering wheel boss cover from the steering wheel sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Lower Steering Wheel Boss Cover Claws
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REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD ATTACHING SCREW
1. Remove the 2 steering pad attaching screws from the lower steering wheel boss cover.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Steering Pad Attaching Screws
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