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 shown on (C and D).

Fig 1: Identifying Insert 6 Inch (5MM) Driver
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Fig 2: Locating Small Hole On Bottom Of Steering Wheel
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Fig 3: Locating Air Bag Side Holes (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Locating Air Bag Side Holes (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: Locating Horn Connector
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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 WHEEL REMOVAL )

Fig 6: Locating Steering Wheel & Steering Wheel Column Shroud With Screws
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Disconnect the clock spring and horn connector, then remove the clock spring.

Fig 7: Locating Clock Spring & Horn Connector
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