REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


warning
  • For vehicles with SRS, before removing the steering wheel and air bag module assembly, refer to GROUP 52B, Service Precautions () and Air Bag Module(s) and Clock Spring ().
  • For vehicles with SRS, when removing and installing the steering wheel, do not let it bump against the air bag module.
Post-installation Operation
  • Checking Steering Wheel Position with Wheels Straight Ahead




Removal steps
<<A>>
1.
 Cover
<<B>>
2.
 Air bag module assembly


3.
 Steering wheel mounting nut
<<C>>
4.
 Steering wheel

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> COVER REMOVAL

Insert special tool ornament remover (MB990784) at the indicated position to remove the cover.
note The special tool can be inserted through the notch behind the area shown.

<<B>>AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Disconnect the clock spring connector while compressing its locking button and sliding it to the direction of an arrow.

<<C>> STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL
caution Make sure that use the special tool to remove the steering wheel. Otherwise the steering column shaft assembly shock absorbing mechanism will be damaged.
1.Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

2.Use special tool steering wheel puller (MB990803) to remove the steering wheel.