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Removal & Installation (With AIRBAG & Sports Steering Wheel)

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  1. Disconnect battery and cover negative pole or terminal.
  2. Remove AIRBAG unit.
  3. Turn steering wheel to straight ahead position (markings on steering gear and steering spindle aligned).
    4. NOTE: Loosening of steering wheel bolt activates the spring clip (1) which holds the contact ring in center position. See Fig 1 .
  4. Unscrew bolt. Mark position of steering wheel relative to steering spindle and remove. See Fig 2 .
  5. Adjust contact ring if necessary. Press down spring (1). Turn contact clockwise or counterclockwise as far as stop. Turn back about 3 turns until arrows for center position are aligned. Release spring (1). See Fig 3 .
  6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Coat slip ring with grease except on sports steering wheel. See Fig 4 .
  7. When attaching steering wheel, lockpin (1) must engage in opening (2) of contact ring. See Fig 5 . Tighten steering wheel bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
Fig 1: Locating Spring Clip
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Fig 2: Locating Steering Wheel Bolt
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Fig 3: Releasing Spring
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Fig 4: Locating Slip Ring
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Fig 5: Installing Steering Wheel
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