Steering Wheel: Removal

Remove driver-side air bag module:
- For 1999 models, see DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
- For 2000 models, see DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
- For 2001 models, see DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
- For 2002 models, see DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
- For 2003 models, see DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
- For 2004 models, see DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
Disconnect horn multiplug. See Fig 1.
Centralize steering wheel with road wheels in straight ahead position.
Restrain steering wheel and loosen self locking nut securing steering wheel to column.
Release steering wheel from column.
Remove and discard self locking nut.
Remove steering wheel.
Attach tape across edge of rotary coupler to retain correct setting. See Fig 2.
Release 2 clips securing each horn button to steering wheel. See Fig 3.
Remove screw securing horn earth lead to steering wheel.
Disconnect radio and cruise control multiplugs.
Remove 2 screws securing radio switches to steering wheel.
Remove radio switches from steering wheel.
Remove 2 screws securing cruise control switches to steering wheel.
Remove cruise control switches from steering wheel.
Remove horns from steering wheel.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Horn Multiplug

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Fig 2: Attaching Tape Across Edge Of Rotary Coupler

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Fig 3: Disconnecting Steering Wheel Switches

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