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Driver air bag module
Steering wheel
Steering column assembly
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, fix cable with a tape so that fixing case and rotating part keep aligned. This will omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
Set steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SR-12, "Removal and Installation".
Disconnect harness connectors from clipping locations.
Remove steering wheel lock nut.
Remove steering wheel using suitable tool (A).
NOTE:
Put paint marks on the steering wheel and the column shaft head for supporting accurate positioning during the installation procedure.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Check the spiral cable neutral position after replacing or rotating spiral cable. Refer to SR-16, "Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Do not twist spiral cable excessively after it becomes tight. (Twisting may cause the cable to be torn off.)
Do not reuse steering wheel lock nut.
Steering columnPrecaution
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injur ...
Precaution for work
When removing or disassembling each component, be careful not to damage
or deform it. If a component
may be subject to interference, be sure to protect it with a shop cloth.
When removing (disengaging) components with a screwdriver or similar
tool, be sure to wrap the component
with a ...
To protect your vehicle from corrosion
Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the
vehicle clean.
Always check for minor damage to the paint
and repair it as soon as possible.
Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors
open to avoid water accumulation.
Check the underbody for accumulation of
sand, dirt or salt. If prese ...