32 33 000 Removing and installing/replacing steering wheel

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NOTE: Chassis/wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel has been removed and installed or replaced.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove AIRBAG UNIT

Move wheels/steering wheel into straight-ahead driving position.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 32 33 1AZ .

Remove steering wheel.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Plug Connection And Screw

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Installation note:

Align steering wheel by way of marking (1) to steering column marking (2) and attach.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Marking

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