Steering Wheel & Horn: Removal

Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove screws attaching horn button assembly/center pad to steering wheel from behind steering wheel (if equipped).

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel
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Pull horn button assembly/center pad from steering wheel. Use a cloth covered screwdriver to pry off horn button assembly/center pad (if necessary). Disassemble horn button assembly (if necessary).
Place springs, contacts, horn or cruise control harness connectors and screws in order for reassembly reference. Place wheels in a straight-ahead position.

Fig 2: Exploded View of Typical Steering Wheel Assembly
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Remove steering wheel retaining nut and washer. Mark steering wheel and shaft for reassembly reference. Using a steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel. See Fig 1 .
Place steering wheel, cruise control set/resume switch (if equipped), canceling cams, springs and slip rings in order for reassembly reference.