Matrix FWD L4-1.8L (2ZR-FE) (2010)
Steering Wheel: Service and Repair
Removal
STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system
before servicing See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Service Precautions.
1. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTICE:
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Make sure that the cable has been disconnected from the battery terminal for at least 2 seconds before reconnecting the cable.
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Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal with the front wheels facing straight ahead.
3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Steering Pad/Removal
4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Steering Pad/Removal
5. REMOVE STEERING PAD See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Steering
Pad/Removal
6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
(b) Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.
(c) Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.
(d) Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.