Steering Wheel: Notes

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to rotate the clockspring rotor once the steering wheel is removed. The clockspring must remain centered in its travel to avoid overextending the clockspring inner parts, causing the clockspring to become inoperative. If removed and handled properly using the correct procedures, it should remain in the "centered" position. If there is any question as to whether the clockspring is in the "centered" position of travel, perform the clockspring centering procedure before installing the steering wheel.

CAUTION:

Do not bump or hammer on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.

Place front wheels of vehicle in straight-ahead position.
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.
Remove the driver airbag. Refer to AIR BAG, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the steering wheel nut cover.

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1 - Steering Wheel Nut Cover
Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness connector.

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1 - Steering Wheel Wire Harness Connector

2 - Steering Wheel Nut
Hold the steering wheel firmly in place and remove and DISCARD the steering wheel nut.
Remove the steering wheel from the column.

Remove the horn switch. Refer to SWITCH, HORN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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1 - Wire Harness Routing Clip

2 - Screw

3 - Heated Steering Wheel Module Wire Harness Connector

Disengage the wire harness routing clip.
Remove the screw.
Remove the steering wheel bezel. Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CENTER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Disconnect the heated steering wheel module wire harness connector.
Remove the remote radio switches. Refer to SWITCH, REMOTE RADIO, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) switches. Refer to SWITCH, EVIC CONTROL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

INSTALLATION

Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.