Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
Remove the inflator module. Refer to INFLATABLE RESTRAINT STEERING WHEEL MODULE REPLACEMENT in SIR.
Remove the horn plunger from the steering column by pressing inward to the stop and rotating the horn plunger 90 degrees.

Fig 1: Removing Horn Plunger From Steering Column
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On vehicles with redundant steering wheel controls, disconnect the steering wheel electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Steering Wheel Electrical Connector
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Remove the nut that retains the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
Mark the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
This will ensure proper alignment during installation.

Fig 3: Removing Nut That Retains Steering Wheel To Steering Shaft
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NOTE: When removing the steering wheel, use only the specified steering wheel puller. Do not hammer on the end of the steering column shaft. Hammering could loosen the plastic injections which maintain the steering column rigidity.
Install J 1859-A to the steering wheel.
Remove the steering wheel using J 1859-A .
Remove the J 1859-A from the steering wheel.

Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel Using Steering Wheel Puller
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