Removal and Replacement

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING:
^ Before removing the air bag module, refer to Service Precautions and Air Bag Module and Clock Spring.
^ When removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag module.

NOTE: For removal and installation of the remote controlled radio switch, refer to Remote Controlled Radio Switch.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[[A]] STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; doing so will damage the collapsible mechanism.





Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ CLOCK SPRING AND COLUMN SWITCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION: If the clock spring is correctly aligned, the steering wheel may not be turned or the cable inside the clock spring may be broken, causing the SRS to be inoperative.

Align the clock spring mating marks according to the procedure, and install the clock spring and column switch assembly.





1. Turn the clock spring clockwise fully.





2. Turn the spring off approximately three turns anticlockwise to align the mating marks.

]]B[[ STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION





After the steering wheel has been installed, connect the remote controlled radio switch harness to the remote controlled radio switch connector. The remote controlled radio switch harness should be clamped at right and left sides as shown.