Removal (models without airbag)
Remove the negative terminal from the battery.
Turn the key in the ignition switch to unlock the steering wheel. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position (see Fig. 10.38).
Using the lever, remove the horn button (see Fig. 10.39).
Using a lever, remove the inner horn connector and disconnect the electrical wires from the connector (see Fig. 10.40).
Unscrew the central steering wheel mounting bolt. Grasp the steering wheel on both sides, pull it towards you and remove it from the steering column (see Fig. 10.41, 10.42).
Models with airbag
Caution: Handle the airbag with extreme care to avoid injury.
Remove the negative terminal from the battery.
Caution: Wait 15 minutes before performing further work on the airbag. This time is necessary for the energy stored in the capacitor to dissipate.
Remove 2 screws and remove the upper steering column cover.
Turn the steering wheel until one of the airbag mounting bolts at the rear of the steering wheel is accessible. Unscrew the bolt and turn the steering wheel again until the second airbag mounting bolt is accessible. Unscrew it. Remove the airbag unit from the steering wheel and disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of the unit.
Remove 4 screws and remove the lower steering column cover.
Unscrew the mounting screws and remove the lower instrument panel under the steering column (see Fig. 10.43).
If present, unscrew 1 screw and remove the passive anti-theft system (see Fig. 10.44).
Remove the steering column wiring harness from the mounting brackets and disconnect the electrical connector from the airbag wiring harness (see Fig. 10.45).
Set the steering wheel to the straight position. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Unscrew the central steering wheel mounting bolt, then insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it to position "I". Grasp the steering wheel on both sides and pull it towards you to remove it from the steering column.
Installation (all models)
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
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