Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.

Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, then wait at least 3 minutes.
Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
Remove the steering wheel. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the column cover upper and lower.
Disconnect wiper and washer switch connector. Then while pressing tabs, pull wiper and washer switch away from spiral cable to remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper And Washer Switch Connector
Disconnect lighting and turn signal switch connector. Then while pressing tabs, pull lighting and turn signal switch toward driver door to remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Lighting And Turn Signal Switch Connector
Remove the screws. Then while pressing the tab, pull the spiral cable away from steering column assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not disassemble spiral cable.
- Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Spiral Cable And Screw
Disconnect the spiral cable connectors.
CAUTION: With the steering linkage disconnected, the spiral cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about 2.5 turns from the neutral position.

Fig 4: Identifying Spiral Cable Connectors