Removal (Legend)
- Obtain anti-theft code. Disconnect negative and positive battery cables. Disable air bag system. See appropriate AIR BAG article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Section. Remove access panel from steering wheel lower cover. Remove Red shorting connector. Unplug connector between air bag and clockspring.
- Plug air bag harness connector into shorting connector. On "L" and "LS" models, plug clockspring connector into Shorting Connector (07MAZ-SP00100). On all models, remove switch assembly covers. Remove Torx bolts and air bag module.WARNING: Place air bag module on bench only with pad surface up.
- Unplug connectors from horn, remote audio and SET/RESUME switches. Remove steering wheel retaining nut. Remove steering wheel by applying steady upward pull while rocking steering wheel from side to side.