Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING:
- Do not place a non-deployed airbag face down on a hard surface. The airbag will propel into the air if accidentally deployed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable before beginning steering wheel removal or installation. This will disable the airbag system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
- Allow the airbag system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before removing the steering wheel or any airbag system component. Failure to follow this instruction may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the drivers airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
.NOTE:
Straighten the front wheels, engage the first steering lock and remove the ignition key.
- Remove the steering wheel nut cover (1).
- Remove the steering wheel to column nut (2).
- Partially remove the steering wheel and disconnect the steering wheel wire harness connectors (1).
- Remove the steering wheel from the vehicle, transfer the switches if necessary.