STEERING WHEEL BEZEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

Note

•  When removing the driver-side air bag module, it is necessary to rotate the steering wheel. If the ignition has been switched off with the driver's door closed, the steering wheel will be locked. Perform the procedure from Steps 1-3 so that the steering wheel will not be locked.

1.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

2.  Open the driver's door.

3.  Switch the ignition off.

4.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

5.  Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL.) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the steering switch. (See STEERING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Pull the steering wheel bezel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and detach tabs A and B, and the pin.

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8.  Remove the steering wheel bezel from the steering wheel. (See Steering Wheel Bezel Installation Note.)

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9.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Steering Wheel Bezel Installation Note

1.  Assemble the steering wheel bezel tabs A and B, and the pin to the steering wheel in the order shown in the figure.

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