Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 .
Tilt the steering column to the CENTER position.
Remove the steering wheel from the column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
If necessary, inspect the steering column for accident damage. Refer to Steering Column Accident Damage Inspection in Steering Wheel and Column.

IMPORTANT: If the steering wheel has PAD control, the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil and wire harness assembly must come off as one piece.
If the steering wheel does not have PAD control, the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil will come off by itself.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Plastic Mounted Steering Column Bracket

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Remove the wire harness strap.
If the steering wheel has PAD control, remove the wire harness assembly. Refer to Steering Column Wire Harness Assembly Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Steering Wheel Module Coil

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Remove the retaining ring (1) using snap ring pliers.
Remove the steering wheel module coil (2).
If necessary, remove the wave washer (3).