Removal & Installation
- Disconnect negative battery cable and insulate terminal. Set steering wheel and front wheels to straight-ahead position. Remove ignition key. Using a socket, remove air bag mounting nut from rear of steering wheel. See Figure.
- Disconnect clockspring connector from air bag module by pressing clockspring connector lock toward outer side to spread open. Using a screwdriver, gently pry off connector. Store air bag aside, face up on a flat surface.
- Using a puller, remove steering wheel. Remove lower column cover. Remove column pad. Remove upper column cover. Disconnect clockspring and body wiring harness connectors. Remove clock-spring retainer screws. Remove clockspring and combination switch assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure.