Continental V8-4.6L DOHC (1995)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL REQUIRED
Steering Wheel Puller T67L-3600-A
CAUTION: Do not remove the steering column, steering wheel and air bag module as an assembly from the vehicle unless the column is locked to
prevent rotation, or lower end of steering shaft should be wired in such a way to prevent the steering wheel from being rotated as this will damage the air
bag sliding contact.
REMOVAL
1. Center front wheels to the straight-ahead position.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable and air bag backup power supply.
WARNING: The backup power supply must be disconnected before any air bag component is serviced to prevent accidental air bag
deployment.
3. Remove two steering wheel spoke covers on side of steering wheel back cover and remove two air bag module retaining screws. Lift driver side air
bag module off steering wheel.
4. Disconnect air bag wire harness from driver side air bag module, and remove driver side air bag module from steering wheel.
5. Disconnect speed control wire harness from steering wheel.
6. Remove and discard steering wheel retaining bolt and remove damper.
CAUTION: Be sure air bag sliding contact wire harness does not get caught on wheel assembly when lifting off shaft.
