Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Turn the ignition OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. 2
   Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels point straight ahead.
3. 3
   Remove the driver airbag (DAB) module. (Refer to Restraint – "Driver Airbag Module")
4. 4
   Disconnect the steering wheel connector (A).

   

5. 5
   Remove the steering wheel after loosening the bolts (A).

   Tightening Torque: 44.1–49 N·m

   

   Do not reuse the steering lock bolt. When assembling, align the gear teeth as shown in the illustration below.

Disassembly

1. 1
   Loosen the screw and remove the lower cover (A).

   

2. 2
   Disconnect the remote control switch connector (A).

   

   

3. 3
   Loosen the screw and remove the remote control switch (A).

   

4. 4
   Remove the steering wheel pad (A).

   

5. 5
   Loosen the screw and remove the steering wheel switch (A).
6. 6
   Remove the steering wheel switch after disconnecting the connector.

   

7. 7
   Loosen the screw and remove the lower cover (A).

   

8. 8
   Disconnect the remote control switch connector (A).

   

   

9. 9
   Loosen the screw and remove the remote control switch (A).

   

10. 10
    Remove the steering wheel pad (A).