Removal & Installation
- Ensure wheels are in straight-ahead position. Disconnect battery.
- Remove driver side air bag unit. See «DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG UNIT»(ref-160463-S26109706202004021000000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
- Place mating marks on steering wheel and steering column for centering of air bag spiral spring.
- Remove steering wheel by releasing multiple-tooth screw.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure wheels are still in straight-ahead position. Align mating marks made during removal.
- Tighten steering wheel screw to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-161370-S09566516982004040700000) . Air bag unit must lock with an audible click. Check by pulling at air bag.
- If vehicle is equipped with electronic level control (air suspension), initialize steering angle sensor. See «INITIALIZING STEERING ANGLE SENSOR»(ref-161370-S18927618472004040800000) under INITIALIZING & CALIBRATING STEERING ANGLE SENSOR.