Steering wheel with airbag, removing and installing: Removing
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- Remove lower trim -6- from steering column.
- Pull foam tube -7- off harness connector -8- and disconnect connector.
- Remove hex nut -4- and remove steering wheel from steering column.
- Tightening torque (nut -4-): 50 N.m (37 ft lb)NOTE: Airbag spiral spring -9- remains on the steering wheel.