Steering Wheel Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove driver air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel. Refer to Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Removing Driver Air Bag
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Disconnect connector (1) from cruise control lever (2), if vehicle equipped with cruise control system.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Cruise Control Lever Connector
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Remove steering shaft nut.
Make alignment marks (1) on steering wheel and shaft for a guide during reinstallation.
CAUTION: Do not hammer the end of the shaft. Hammering it will loosen the plastic shear pins which maintain the column length and impair the collapsible design of the column.

Fig 3: Making Alignment Marks
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Remove steering wheel (1) with special tool.
Special tool

(A): 09944-36011

Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel
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