Steering Wheel & Air Bag Module: Removal

1. Ensure front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Mark steering wheel to column location for reinstallation reference. Turn ignition key to position No. 1 to disengage steering column lock. Remove steering column lower cover panel and knee bolster assembly. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Remove 2 Torx No. 30 screws from rear of steering wheel. See Fig 3 .
   Fig 1: Removing Knee Bolster (240)

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   Fig 2: Removing Knee Bolster (740, 940, 960)

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   Fig 3: Identifying SRS Air Bag Module (Typical)

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2. Pull air bag module away from steering wheel and disconnect wiring connector. Remove air bag module.
3. Remove steering wheel hub retaining bolt. Remove plastic warning label retaining screw from steering wheel, leaving screw attached to plastic warning label. Carefully pull steering wheel from column, allowing wiring and plastic warning label to pass through hole in steering wheel. See Fig 4 .

Fig 4: View of Wiring & Plastic Label On Steering Column (Typical)

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