Steering Wheel

STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL

WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING ANY AIRBAG COMPONENTS.

1. Adjust the steering wheel so that the tires are in the straight ahead position. Then:
a. Rotate the steering wheel half turn (180°) to the right (clockwise).
b. Lock column with the ignition cylinder lock.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.





3. Remove the speed control switches and disconnect their wire connectors or covers.
4. Remove the Driver Airbag attaching bolts from the back of steering wheel.
5. Lift airbag and disconnect the airbag and horn wire connectors.
6. Remove steering wheel retaining screw.





7. Remove the steering wheel with a steering wheel puller. While removing the steering wheel take care to feed the wires gently through the holes in the steering wheel.


INSTALLATION

WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. ALLOW SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR 1 MINUTE BEFORE REMOVING ANY AIRBAG COMPONENTS.

1. Confirm that:
a. The steering wheel position is a half turn (180°) to the right (clockwise).
b. The column is locked with the ignition cylinder lock.
c. Check that the turn signal stalk is in the neutral position.
2. Install the steering wheel ensuring the flats on hub align with the clock spring. Pull the horn lead, airbag and speed control leads through the larger slot. Ensure leads do not get pinched under the steering wheel.
3. Install the steering wheel retaining screw, and tighten it to 54.2 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Connect the squib wire to the airbag. Make airbag connection by pressing straight in on the connector. The connector should be fully seated. Feel for positive snap to assure positive connection.
5. Connect the horn wire.
6. Install two bolts and tighten to 10 to 11 Nm (90 to 100 inch lbs.) torque.
7. Install covers to the steering wheel armature or connect the wire connectors to the speed control switches and install switches. Tighten fastener to 2 Nm (20 inch lbs.) torque.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. REFER TO RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.