Removing The Steering Wheel Module

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Turned A 1/4 Turn To Access Two Holes On Back

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Turn the steering wheel a 1/4 turn so that the two holes on the rear of the steering wheel are accessible.

Fig 2: Identifying Using Screwdriver To Release Catch

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Insert a screwdriver in the hole on the rear at right angles to the reverse of the steering wheel.

Put the screwdriver point against the top of the spring clip as shown in the illustration.

Pry the screwdriver up against the upper edge of the hole (2) so that the point of the screwdriver presses down the catch (1) until the catch releases.

Turn the steering wheel a 1/2 turn in the opposite direction. Repeat the process on the other side.

Turn the steering wheel to the neutral position.

Fold out the steering wheel module.

Fig 3: Connectors For Airbag

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Disconnect the two connectors (1) for the ignition cables in the airbag.

Remove the steering wheel module.