Cable Reel Replacement: Removal
- Make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead.
- Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
- Remove the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
- Disconnect cable reel connector C (20P) from the cable reel (A), then remove the steering wheel bolt (B).
- Confirm that the front wheels point straight ahead, then remove the steering wheel with a steering wheel puller (see step 5 on
STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL
).
Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
- Remove the upper and lower column covers (see COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Disconnect cable reel connector B (4P) and cable reel connector A (20P) from the cable reel (C).
- Release the upper lock tab (A) under the cable reel connector with a 90° hook shaped tool (B). Slide the tool below the cable reel connector just above the lock tab. Release the lower lock tab (C), and slide the cable reel off the column.