Steering Wheel Replacement With SIR

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement.
3. Remove the steering wheel nut and the retaining clip.
4. Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering wheel and on the steering shaft.



5. Remove the steering wheel using the KM-210-A or the J 1859-A and the J 36541-A  (1).
6. Unclip the contact ring from the steering wheel, if necessary.

1. Clip the contact ring on the steering wheel, if necessary.
2. Align the match-marks on the steering wheel and the steering column shaft. Turn the signal cancelling cam on the wheel to the left.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the retaining clip and the steering wheel nut and tighten to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).
4. Bend the tabs to secure the retaining clip.
5. Install the SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

Steering Wheel Replacement Without SIR

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Rotate the steering wheel to allow access to the steering wheel horn cap screw. Remove the horn cap screw.
3. Rotate the steering wheel to allow access to the other steering wheel horn cap screw. Remove the horn cap screw.



4. Remove the steering wheel horn cap and disconnect the horn leads.



5. Remove the steering wheel nut and the retaining clip.




Note: In order to install the steering wheel correctly, match-mark the steering column shaft to the steering wheel.

6. Remove the steering wheel using the KM-210-A or the J 1859-A and the J 36541-A  (1).
7. Unclip the contact ring from the steering wheel, if necessary.

1. Clip the contact ring on the steering wheel, if necessary.
2. Align the match-marks on the steering wheel and the steering column shaft.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the retaining clip and the new steering wheel nut and tighten to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).



4. Bend the tabs to secure the retaining clip.
5. Connect the horn leads and install the steering wheel horn cap.



6. Rotate the steering wheel to allow access to the steering wheel horn cap screw. Install the horn cap screw.
7. Rotate the steering wheel to allow access to the other steering wheel horn cap screw. Install the horn cap screws and tighten to 4.5 N·m (40 lb in).
8. Connect the negative battery cable.