Cable Reel Replacement: Removal

Make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead.
Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see USING THE GR8 BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC STATION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
Remove the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the cable reel subharness 20P connector (A) from the cable reel, then remove the steering wheel bolt (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Reel Subharness 20P Connector And Steering Wheel Bolt
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Confirm that the front wheels point straight ahead, then remove the steering wheel with a steering wheel puller (see step 5 STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ). Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
Remove the upper and lower column covers (see COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) from the cable reel 4P connector (B), then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 20P connector (C) from the cable reel (D).

Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness 4P Connector, Cable Reel 4P Connector, Dashboard Wire Harness 20P Connector And Cable Reel
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Release the lock tab (A) under the cable reel connector with a 90° hook shaped tool (B). Slide the tool below the cable reel connector just above the lock tab. Release the lower lock tab (C), and slide the cable reel off the column.

Fig 3: Releasing Lock Tab Under Cable Reel Connector With Hook Shaped Tool
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