Note
Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).
Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).
Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.
Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Disconnect each connector from the spiral cable.
w/ Steering Heater:
Disconnect the connector.
| *a | Matchmark |
Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
Note
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY
w/ Shift Paddle Switch:
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the clamp to separate the connector from the lower steering wheel boss cover.
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the 2 claws and 2 pins to remove the steering pad switch assembly from the steering wheel sub-assembly.
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH
Remove the 2 screws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the cruise control main switch as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WIRE
REMOVE STEERING SHAKE DAMPER
Remove the 2 screws and steering shake damper from the steering wheel sub-assembly.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)
Remove the 2 screws and 2 lower No. 1 steering wheel boss covers from the steering wheel assembly.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Shift Paddle Switch)
| *1 | Clamp |
Disconnect the clamp and connector.
Detach the 5 guides from the steering wheel assembly.
Remove the 2 screws and 2 transmission shift switch assemblies with No. 1 switch wire from the steering wheel assembly.
Disconnect the 2 No. 1 switch wire connectors to remove the No. 1 switch wire from the 2 transmission shift switch assemblies.
REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER
w/ Steering Heater:
Disconnect the connector from the steering wheel heater control assembly.
| *a | Double-sided Tape |
Remove the double-sided tape and separate the steering heater harness from the lower steering wheel boss cover.
Disengage the 4 claws to remove the lower steering wheel boss cover from the steering wheel sub-assembly.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY (w/ Steering Heater)
Disengage the clamp.
Remove the 2 screws and steering wheel heater control assembly from the lower steering wheel boss cover.