Steering Wheel Removal and Installation: Removal

Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
Disable air bag system referring to DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM (Except advanced Air Bag) or DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM (Advanced Air Bag).
Remove driver air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel. Refer to DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Except advanced Air Bag) or DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Advanced Air Bag).
Disconnect connector (1) from contact coil.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector For Contact Coil
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Remove steering shaft nut and then make alignment marks (1) on steering wheel and shaft for a guide during reinstallation.

Fig 2: Identifying Alignment Marks On Steering Wheel And Shaft
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Remove steering wheel using special tool.
Special Tool

(A): 09944-36011

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel With Special Tool
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