Removal & Installation (Up To 3/99)
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- Disconnect battery and cover negative pole or terminal.
- Release both screws (Torx T 27/30). See Fig 1.
- Remove connector from squib (1), horn (2) and steering wheel switch (3). See Fig 2.
- Remove AIRBAG unit. See appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
- Turn steering wheel to straight ahead position (markings on steering gear and steering spindle aligned). Unscrew bolt. Mark position of steering wheel relative to steering spindle. Pull off steering wheel.
- To install, reverse removal procedure.
- Adjust contact ring if necessary. Press down spring (F). Determine center position of contact ring by halving the total number of turns. Ensure marks are aligned (1). Release spring (F). See Fig 4.
- When attaching steering wheel, lockpin (1) must engage in recess (2). See Fig 5. Tighten steering wheel bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- When installing Torx screws, do not pinch wires. See Fig 1. Tighten screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
CAUTION:
AIRBAG unit must be placed with padded cushion facing upward.
CAUTION:
When screw is unfastened, torsion spring (F) cuts in which secures contact ring in central setting. The steering wheel must not be moved if screw is not tightened. Contact ring will be damaged. See Fig 3.