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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Horn Switch Replacement  in SIR.
  3. Remove the horn switch. Refer to Horn Switch Replacement .
  4. Make an alignment mark in order to note the relationship of the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
  5. Remove the steering wheel nut.
  6. Remove the steering wheel using:
    • J 1859-A  (1) with
    • J-36541-A  (2) or J 42578  (2). See Special Tools .
      Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel
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