Steering Wheel: Removal: Removal

WARNING:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTE:
- Make sure that the cable has been disconnected from the battery terminal for at least 2 seconds before reconnecting the cable.
- Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE STEERING PAD . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Matchmarks On Steering Wheel Assembly And Steering Main Shaft
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2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
4. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly Using SST
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  - 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 (09953-05020) before use.
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH LH (w/ Steering Pad Switch) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT (w/ Steering Pad Switch)
1. Remove the screw.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying No. 1 Steering Wheel Ornament Screw (W/ Steering Pad Switch)
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2. Disengage the 2 pins to remove the No. 1 steering wheel ornament from the steering wheel sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying No. 1 Steering Wheel Ornament Pins
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REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH (w/ Cruise Control System) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE LOWER STEERING WHEEL BOSS COVER
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Lower Steering Wheel Boss Cover Screws
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2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering wheel boss cover from the steering wheel sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Lower Steering Wheel Boss Cover Claws
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REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD ATTACHING SCREW
1. Remove the 2 steering pad attaching screws from the lower steering wheel boss cover.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Steering Pad Attaching Screws
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