(11) Remove the airbag module from the steering
wheel.
(12) Remove the connector lock from the airbag
electrical lead connector (Fig. 11). Connector lock is
removed by pulling it straight out of the airbag con-
nector. Do not twist the connector lock when remov-
ing it from the airbag.
(13) Disconnect the electrical connector (Fig. 11)
from the back of the airbag module. Connector is
removed by pulling it straight out of the airbag mod-
ule. Do not twist the connector when removing it
from the airbag.
(14) Remove the horn switch wire (Fig. 11) from
the clockspring horn wire.
(15) Remove the steering wheel attaching nut (Fig.
12) from the steering column shaft.
CAUTION: When installing wheel puller on steering
wheel, be sure puller bolts are fully seated in the
threaded holes in the steering wheel. If bolts are
not fully seated in the threaded holes, threads may
be stripped out when removing the steering wheel.
(16) Install puller on steering wheel as shown (Fig.
13).
CAUTION: Do not bump or hammer on steering
wheel or steering column shaft when removing
steering wheel from steering column.
(17) Remove steering wheel from steering column
shaft.
NOTE: The upper shroud on this steering column
is retained to the steering column by a snap fit to
the lower shroud. When removing the upper shroud
from the steering column lower shroud, DO NOT
use a hard or sharp tool. This will damage the
shrouds. If a tool must be used, use a soft tool
such as a trim stick.
(18) Remove the steering column upper shroud
from the steering column using the following proce-
dure. First, on the right seam between the upper and
lower shrouds, push in on seam at the forward end.
When the upper shroud unsnaps, pull the upper
shroud upward away from the lower. Repeat this pro-
cedure on the opposite side of the column to release
Fig. 11 Airbag Module Electrical Connections
1 – STEERING WHEEL
2 – HORN SWITCH WIRE
3 – AIRBAG MODULE
4 – CONNECTOR LOCK
5 – AIRBAG ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Fig. 12 Steering Wheel Attaching Nut
1 – ATTACHING NUT
2 – STEERING WHEEL
3 – CLOCKSPRING
Fig. 13 Puller Installed On Steering Wheel
1 – STEERING WHEEL PULLER
2 – STEERING WHEEL
19 - 50 STEERING LH
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