Steering Wheel & Air Bag: Removal
- Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Place ignition switch in LOCK position and remove key. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before continuing. Remove 2 screw covers from sides of steering wheel. See Figure. Using Torx Wrench (T30), loosen air bag Torx screws until screw head is snug against screw case.
- Carefully pull air bag away from steering wheel enough to unlock and disconnect air bag electrical connector. DO NOT forcefully pull on electrical connector or wiring. Place air bag aside with pad facing upward.
- Remove steering wheel lock nut and washer from steering shaft. Make alignment mark on steering shaft and steering wheel for installation reference. Using appropriate steering wheel puller, pull steering wheel from shaft while guiding spiral cable wire through steering wheel opening.