Steering Wheel: Service and Repair

STEERING WHEEL

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD

NOTICE:
^ If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.
^ Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new parts.

A. Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.






B. Remove the 2 steering wheel lower No.2 covers.
C. Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws.

HINT: Loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.






D. Pull the wheel pad out from the steering wheel and disconnect the airbag connector.

CAUTION:
^ When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward.
^ Never disassemble the wheel pad.

NOTICE: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air-bag wire harness.






2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL.
A. Disconnect the connector.
B. Remove the steering wheel set nut.
C. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly.
D. Using SST, remove the wheel.

^ SST: 0995-50010 (09951-O5010, 09952-5010, 09953-5020, 09954-05020)

REASSEMBLY
^ Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly.