Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in AIRBAGS.
Remove the steering wheel center nut.
Remove the steering wheel using Tool.
1. Tool number: ST27180001 (J25726-A)
  
  Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Place a piece of tape across the spiral cable so it will not be rotated out of position.