Steering Wheel Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7 and 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove drive air bag (inflator) module from steering wheel referring to "Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation: H25 Engine Model" or "Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation: H27 Engine Model (Advanced Air Bag)" .
Remove steering shaft nut.
Make alignment marks (1) on steering wheel and shaft for a guide during reinstallation.

Fig 1: Making Alignment Marks On Steering Wheel & Shaft
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Remove steering wheel (1) with special tool (A).

CAUTION: Do not hammer the end of the shaft. Hammering it will loosen the plastic shear pins which maintain the column length and impair the collapsible design of the column.

Special tool

(A): 09944-36011

Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel

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