Steering Wheel Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove driver air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel referring to DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION : Advanced Air Bag or DRIVER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION : Except Advanced Air Bag.
Disconnect horn connector and audio control switch connector, if equipped.
Remove steering shaft nut.
Make alignment marks (1) on steering wheel and shaft for a guide during reinstallation.

Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Marks On Steering Wheel And Shaft
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Remove steering wheel (1) with special tool.
NOTE: Hammering the end of the steering shaft will impair the collapsible steering column structure.
Do not hammer the end of the steering shaft.

Special Tool

(A): 09944-36011

Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Using Special Tool
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