Steering Wheel

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

-- Remove driver side airbag unit. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Disconnect harness connectors -1- and -2- for spiral spring.

Fig 1: Removing And Installing Steering Wheel

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-- Turn steering wheel into center position (wheels in straight ahead position).

-- Remove bolt -3- and pull steering wheel off steering column.

Installing

-- Place the steering wheel on the steering column.

-- Center markings for steering wheel and steering column -arrows- must align.

Fig 2: Removing And Installing Steering Wheel

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-- Guide connector terminal for steering angle sensor -G85- into provided opening in steering wheel base.

-- Connect connector -1- to connector terminal -2- of steering angle sensor.

-- Secure steering wheel with bolt -3-.

Tightening Specification

Component	Tightening Specification
Steering wheel to steering column Always replace bolt.	30 Nm + 90° turn