Steering Wheel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disable and remove the drivers side airbag. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL) .
Partially remove the steering wheel bolt and leave the bolt in the column.
Install puller C-3894-A or equivalent using the top of the bolt to push on. See Fig 1
NOTE: Ensure the puller jaws are seated in the pockets of the steering wheel armature. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Puller
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - PULLER C-3894-A

2 - STEERING WHEEL

Fig 2: Steering Wheel Pockets
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - POCKETS
Remove the steering wheel.