Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to depress the steering wheel airbag access hole cover detents to remove the left and right steering wheel airbag access hole covers (1).
Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to separate the steering wheel airbag plate (1) from the steering wheel horn plate (2).
Pull the steering wheel airbag away from the steering wheel to expose the electrical connections.
- Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Steering Wheel Airbag (1) - Remove
Loosen the steering wheel bolt (1) so that 2 - 3 threads are engaged.
- Wiggle the steering wheel until the wheel disengages completely.
- Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Remove
- Steering Wheel (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Steering Wheel Spoke Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Steering Wheel Spoke Cover Bolt (3) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Wheel Shroud (2) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connector. (3)
- Steering Wheel Spoke Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Automatic Transmission Manual Shift Auxiliary Position Switch (2) - Remove
Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Steering Wheel Spoke Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
Steering Wheel Spoke Cover Bolt (2) - Remove [4x]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Steering Wheel Spoke Cover Applique (1) - Remove
Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Steering Wheel Vibration Dampener (1) - Remove
Steering Wheel Spoke Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Steering Wheel Harness Clip (2) - Remove
Steering Wheel Spoke Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Cruise Control Set/Resume Switch (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.