Steering Wheel: Removing

-- Remove the driver side airbag, refer to "Airbag" in Removal and Installation .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Removal/Installation Of Steering Wheel

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

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