Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Service Precautions

1. Place front wheels of vehicle in STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (-) cable. Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any steering column, instrument panel, or airbag system/component service.

WARNING: When an undeployed airbag is to be removed from the vehicle, first disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable. Allow the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge for two minutes before beginning any airbag system or component service. Personal injury may result if this procedure is not followed.





3. Remove driver airbag mounting screws (4).
4. Lift airbag (3) from mount and disconnect two airbag squib connectors (1, 2) and horn connector (5). Remove driver airbag.




5. Disconnect speed control wiring connector (2) at clockspring (3) (center terminal).




6. Remove steering wheel retaining bolt (5).
7. Remove damper (4).
8. Remove steering wheel (3) from steering column (1) using standard wheel puller.
9. Remove speed control switches from steering wheel. Removal
10. Remove remote audio switches from steering wheel. Removal