Steering Wheel: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

ALIGN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE STEERING PAD . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Wheel Assembly And Steering Main Shaft
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2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
4. Install SST to the steering wheel assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 2: Installing SST To Steering Wheel Assembly
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  - SST: 09950-50013
    - 09951-05010
    - 09952-05010
    - 09953-05020
    - 09954-05021
  NOTE:
  Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
5. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly
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REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Steering Shake Damper Screws
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2. Remove the steering shake damper from the steering wheel assembly.
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE
REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Lower Steering Wheel Boss Cover Screws
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2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering wheel boss cover from the steering wheel sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Lower Steering Wheel Boss Cover Claws
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REMOVE STEERING PAD ATTACHING SCREW
1. Remove the 2 steering pad attaching screws from the lower steering wheel boss cover.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Steering Pad Attaching Screws
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