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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least 3 minutes.
  2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Remove the column cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. Disconnect the harness connectors (2) from spiral cable (1).
    Fig 1: Identifying Spiral Cable And Harness Connectors
    G04887392Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Rotate the spiral cable slightly so the locating pin (2) is positioned at the top.
  6. Remove the screws (A), then remove spiral cable from the steering column.
    Fig 2: Removing Spiral Cable From Steering Column
    G04887322Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Do not turn the spiral cable quickly or beyond the limit number of turns (approximately 2.5 turns from the neutral position), this may cause the cable to snap.
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