Steering Wheel (with SRS) Removal

Steering Wheel (with SRS) Removal

Airbag Removal

WARNING: 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.

CAUTION:

• Before removing the steering wheel, align the front wheels straight ahead.
• Before beginning work related to the SRS system, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, and wait three minutes.
• Do not install used SRS parts from another car. When repairing an SRS, use only new parts.
• Carefully inspect the airbag assembly before installing it. Do not install an airbag assembly that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
• Do not disassemble or tamper with the airbag assembly.
• Special bolts are necessary for installing the airbag assembly. Do not use other bolts.

57M0082

• A Left Maintenance Lid
• B Right Maintenance Lid
• C TORX Bolts

1. Turn the ignition switch off, then disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, and wait three minutes.
2. Remove the left and right maintenance lids.
3. Remove the left TORX bolt first (the safety switch will automatically turn off).
4. Remove the right TORX bolt.

Note: Use a TORX T30 bit.

57M0083

• A Connector Locks
• B Airbag Assembly
• C SRS Wire Harness Connectors

5. Remove the airbag assembly from the steering wheel.
6. Pull out the connector locks, then disconnect the SRS wire harness connectors from the slip ring and airbag assembly.

Note: Dispose of the connector locks, they are not to be reused.

57M0084

• A Steering Wheel Nut

7. Remove the steering wheel locknut.
8. Remove the steering wheel by rocking it slightly from side-to-side as you pull steadily with both hands.