Steering Wheel, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Bring wheels in the straight position.

-- Move the steering wheel toward the rear and down as far as possible. Use the full adjustment range of the steering column adjuster.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Remove the airbag unit. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the screw -2-.

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-- For reinstallation, mark the steering wheel installation position -1- to the steering column -3- -arrow-.

-- Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.