STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column.

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PROCEDURE


  1. FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

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  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD

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  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. B0046R5E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

    4. B0048ABE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/o Shift Paddle Switch)


    1. B0045GS

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. Disengage the clamp from the steering wheel assembly. (w/ Telephone)

    3. Disengage the 4 claws and 4 guides and remove the steering pad switch assembly from the steering wheel assembly.

  7. REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)


    1. B0047N0

      Disconnect the connector from the No. 1 switch wire.

    2. Disengage the clamp from the steering wheel assembly.

    3. Remove the 2 screws.

    4. Disengage the 4 claws and 4 guides and remove the steering pad switch assembly from the steering wheel assembly.

  8. REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH (w/ Cruise Control System)

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  9. REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY) (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)

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  10. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH WIRE (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)

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  11. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL LOWER BOSS COVER


    1. B0047SN

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the steering wheel lower boss cover.

  12. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL MARK ORNAMENT (for GRMN)


    1. B0048BLC01
      B0046KM Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the steering wheel assembly in the area around the steering wheel mark ornament.

    2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the steering wheel mark ornament.

    3. Remove the protective tape.