Steering Wheel: Removal

CAUTION: Before performing service on the airbag module, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM" article. <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.>

Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
Remove the driver's airbag module. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module.>
Remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
- Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
- If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
Preparation tool:

Steering wheel puller
1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Alignment Marks
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