Repair Procedures: Removal

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Set the front tires straight-ahead before removing the steering wheel.
CAUTION: If the steering wheel and the front tires are not set straight ahead together, the number of circulation of steering wheel may be affected or the cable inside the clock spring may be damaged.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
NOTE: After disconnecting the battery negative cable, wait for at least 30 seconds.
With the steering wheel centered, insert a 6 inch (5mm) driver (A) into the small hole on the bottom of the steering wheel (B) first by pushing the internal clip until air bag comes loose, and then proceed with the side holes to remove the air bag as displayed on (C and D).

Fig 1: Inserting Driver Into Small Hole On Bottom Of Steering Wheel (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Inserting Driver Into Small Hole On Bottom Of Steering Wheel (2 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Removing Side Holes To Air Bag (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Removing Side Holes To Air Bag (2 Of 2)
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Align the front wheel toward the front.
Remove the wiring fixing clip (C) and disconnect the horn connector (A).

Fig 5: Removing Wiring Fixing Clip
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Release the connector locking pin, and then disconnect the driver airbag module connector (B).
CAUTION: The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover facing up.
Remove the steering wheel and steering wheel column shroud. (Refer to the Steering System procedure - STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT )

Fig 6: Disconnecting Driver Airbag Module Connector
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Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Clock Spring And Horn Connector

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