Steering Wheel Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the SIR module. Refer to "DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Remove the steering wheel nut and the retaining clip.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Nut And Retaining Clip
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

NOTE: In order to install the steering wheel correctly, match-mark the steering column shaft to the steering wheel.
Remove the steering wheel using the steering wheel puller KM-210-A.
Unclip the contact ring from the steering wheel, if necessary.

Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Using Steering Wheel Puller
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.