NOTE: When removing the steering wheel, carefully
route the air bag connectors (1) out of the hole in the
steering wheel center section.
7. Position the front wheels straightahead.
8. Fully extend the adjustable steering column.
9. Disconnect all electrical connectors (2).
10. Remove the steering wheel retainer bolt (3) and the
steering wheel damper (4), then slide the steering
wheel (5) off the shaft.
11. Place the steering wheel on a flat surface, taking care
not to scratch or damage the wheel.
12. Remove the screw (1) retaining the speed control
switches to the right steering wheel spoke.
13. Remove the screw (2) retaining the audio control
switches to the left steering wheel spoke.
14. Remove the two screws (3) retaining the trim piece to
the lower steering wheel spoke.
15. Turn the steering wheel over.
16. Since the retaining screws were removed from the
lower spoke trim in the previous step, gently pull
on the lower spoke trim (1) and separate it from the
steering wheel (2).
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