Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

STEERING WHEEL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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

Post-installation Operation:

Removal Steps 1-6:

Required Special Tool:
^ MB990803: Steering Wheel Puller

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION

DANGER
Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before doing any further work.

WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.





Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable from the battery and tape the terminal to prevent accidental connection and air bag(s) deployment.

[[B]] CONNECTOR (FOR DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE) REMOVAL





Slide the outer housing of the driver's air bag module connector in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.

[[C]] STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION
Use the special tool to remove the steering wheel since the steering column collision absorbing mechanism may be damaged.





Use special tool MB990803 to remove the steering wheel.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

]]A[[ STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY/DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION
When installing the steering wheel assembly and driver's air bag module, ensure that the harness of the clock spring does not become caught or tangled.

1. Before installing the steering wheel assembly and driver's air bag module, turn the vehicle's front wheels to the straight-ahead position and align the mating marks of the clock spring.
2. After securing the steering wheel assembly, turn the steering wheel assembly all the way in both directions to confirm that the steering wheel assembly rotation is normal.