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Steering Wheel: Removal

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN - WARNING) .
WARNING: When an undeployed airbag module is to be removed from the vehicle, first disconnect the battery ground cable and isolate it. Allow the system capacitor to discharge for a minimum of two minutes before starting any removal. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - WARNING) .
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery and isolate the cable.
  2. Position the front wheels of vehicle in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
    Fig 1: WIRING TO DRIVER AIRBAG AND SPEED CONTROL
    GC0042944Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Remove the driver airbag. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL)
    Fig 2: HORN CONTACTS ON STEERING WHEEL
    GC0042961Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Disconnect the horn wiring connector at the clockspring (1).
    Fig 3: STEERING WHEEL RETAINER BOLT
    GC0042943Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Holding the steering wheel firmly in place, remove the steering wheel retainer bolt (4) from the steering column shaft.
    CAUTION: Threading the retaining bolt back in the end of the shaft until approximately 13 mm (0.5 in.) of thread is showing between the wheel and the head of the bolt allows a safe reaction surface for the puller to work against.
  6. Thread the wheel retainer bolt (4) back into the end of the steering shaft until approximately 13 mm (0.5 in.) of thread is showing between the wheel and the head of the bolt.
  7. Install an appropriate wheel puller on the steering wheel over the steering shaft.
    CAUTION: Do not bump or hammer on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
  8. Holding the steering wheel firmly in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position, release the steering wheel from the steering column shaft splines using the puller. Remove the wheel retainer bolt and the steering wheel from the column.
    NOTE: If the steering wheel is being replaced, proceed with the following steps.
    Fig 4: HORN CONTACTS ON STEERING WHEEL
    GC0042961Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. If equipped with speed control, disconnect the speed control wiring connector (3).
    NOTE: When removing the horn contacts (pads) (2) from the steering wheel it is important to note which contact mounts where. The contacts are routed counterclockwise starting from the connector at the 12 o'clock position. When routed correctly, the white contacts are on the left side of the wheel and the black contacts are on the right side.
  10. Remove the horn contacts (pads) (2) from the steering wheel.
    Fig 5: SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MOUNTING SCREW - FRONT
    GC0042970Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. If equipped with speed control, remove the front mounting screw (1) fastening the speed control switch (2) to the steering wheel.
    Fig 6: REAR COVER AND SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
    GC0042974Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. If equipped with speed control, remove the rear mounting screws (1) fastening the speed control switch (4) to the steering wheel. Remove the switch.
  13. Remove the screws (3) fastening the rear cover (2) to the steering wheel.
  14. Remove the rear cover from the steering wheel.
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