Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When reconnecting spiral cable, fix cable with a tape so that fixing case and rotating part keep aligned. This will omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.

Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
Remove driver air bag module. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.
Remove steering wheel using Tool (A).

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Using Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Tool number (A): ST27180001 (J-25726-A)