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Steering Wheel Removal and Installation: Removal

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.
  1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
  2. Disable air bag system referring to EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG or ADVANCED AIR BAG .
  3. Remove driver air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel. Refer to EXCEPT ADVANCED AIR BAG or ADVANCED AIR BAG .
  4. Disconnect horn connector and audio control switch connector, if equipped.
  5. Remove steering shaft nut and then make alignment marks (1) on steering wheel and shaft for a guide during reinstallation.
    Fig 1: Aligning Marks On Steering Wheel And Shaft
    G04848200Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove steering wheel using special tool.

    Special Tool 

    (A): 09944-36011 

    Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel
    G04848201Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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