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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 1859-A Steering Wheel Puller

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.

  3. Object Number: 442081  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the horn electrical connector.
  5. Remove the steering wheel nut (1).

  6. Object Number: 490084  Size: SH
  7. Remove the steering wheel using the J 1859-A .

  8. Object Number: 442081  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors (4) from the steering wheel (2).
  10. Remove the steering wheel (2) from the steering column (3).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 442081  Size: SH
  1. Install the steering wheel (2) to the steering column (3).
  2. Connect the electrical connectors (4) to the steering wheel (2).
  3. Install the steering wheel nut (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the steering wheel nut to 40 N·m (29 lb ft).

  5. Install the steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.