Removal (cont’d)
7. Disconnect the connectors from the horn and cruise
control set/resume switches remove the airbag con-
nector from its dips.
CRUISE CONTROL
SET/RESUME SWITCHES
4-P CONNECTOR
HORN
CONNECTOR
Disassembly/Reassembly
Store a removed airbag assembly with the
pad surface up. If the airbag is improperly stored face
down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with
enough force to cause serious injury.
NOTE: If an intact airbag assembly has been removed
from a scrapped car or has been found defective or
damaged during transit, storage or service, it should be
deployed (see section 23).
STEERING WHEEL
LOWER COVER
STEERING WHEEL
ACCESS PANEL
CRUISE CONTROL SET/
RESUME SWITCH
STEERING
WHEEL NUT
Replace.
TORX® BOLT
10 N.m
(1.0 kg-m, 7 lb-ft)
Replace.
AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Carefully inspect the airbag assembly before install-
ing. Do not install an airbag assembly that shows signs
of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents,
cracks or deformation.
Always keep the short connector on the airbag con-
nector when the harness is disconnected.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag as-
sembly.
STEERING WHEEL
NUT
Replace.
8. Remove the steering wheel nut.
9. Remove the steering wheel by rocking it slightly from
side-to-side as you pull steadily with both hands.
7. Disconnect the connectors from the horn and cruise
control set/resume switches remove the airbag con-
nector from its dips.
CRUISE CONTROL
SET/RESUME SWITCHES
4-P CONNECTOR
HORN
CONNECTOR
Disassembly/Reassembly
Store a removed airbag assembly with the
pad surface up. If the airbag is improperly stored face
down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with
enough force to cause serious injury.
NOTE: If an intact airbag assembly has been removed
from a scrapped car or has been found defective or
damaged during transit, storage or service, it should be
deployed (see section 23).
STEERING WHEEL
LOWER COVER
STEERING WHEEL
ACCESS PANEL
CRUISE CONTROL SET/
RESUME SWITCH
STEERING
WHEEL NUT
Replace.
TORX® BOLT
10 N.m
(1.0 kg-m, 7 lb-ft)
Replace.
AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Carefully inspect the airbag assembly before install-
ing. Do not install an airbag assembly that shows signs
of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents,
cracks or deformation.
Always keep the short connector on the airbag con-
nector when the harness is disconnected.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag as-
sembly.
STEERING WHEEL
NUT
Replace.
8. Remove the steering wheel nut.
9. Remove the steering wheel by rocking it slightly from
side-to-side as you pull steadily with both hands.