Removal and Installation

REMOVAL 

1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to Removal and Installation .
   CAUTION:

   Do not reuse the driver air bag bolts.

3. Disconnect the steering wheel heater harness connector (if equipped).
4. Remove the steering wheel lock nut.
   CAUTION:

   Do not reuse steering wheel lock nut.

5. Remove the steering wheel, using Tools (A) and (B).

   Tool number	(A) : KV481J0010 (NI-1859A)
   	(B) : KV481J0020 (NI-42578)

6. Inspect the steering wheel near the puller holes for damage. If damage is found, replace the steering wheel.
   CAUTION:

   Place a piece of tape across the spiral cable so it will not be rotated out of position.

7. Remove the steering wheel cover.
8. Remove the ICC steering switches. Refer to Removal and Installation .

INSTALLATION 

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• During steering wheel installation, make sure the spiral cable locating pin (A) is aligned with slot (B) on back of steering wheel.

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• Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The neutral position is detected by turning left 2.5 revolutions from the right end position and ending with the locating pin at the top.
• Refer to Special Repair Requirement for steering angle sensor adjustment.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS Operation Check .
• Tighten steering wheel lock nut to specification. Refer to Exploded View .