Removal steps
<<A>>
1.
Cover
2.
Horn connector connection
<<B>>
3.
Driver’s air bag module connector connection
<<C>>
4.
Driver’s air bag module
5.
Steering wheel upper cover (RH)
6.
Cruise control switch connector connection <Vehicles with cruise control switch>
7.
Cruise control switch <Vehicles with cruise control switch>
8.
Steering wheel upper cover (LH)
9.
Steering wheel audio remote control switch connector connection <Vehicles with steering wheel audio remote control switch>
10.
Steering wheel audio remote control switch <Vehicles with steering wheel audio remote control switch>
11.
Flange nut
<<D>>
12.
Steering wheel
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
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<<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>> DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE CONNECTOR CONNECTION REMOVAL
Disconnect the clock spring connector while compressing its locking button and sliding it to the direction of an arrow.
<<C>> DRIVER’S AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL
warning
Never use an electric tester to diagnose the air bag module circuit. Never attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
The removed driver’s air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the deployment surface facing up.
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<<D>> 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.
