Models without airbag
Removing
1. Set the front wheels to position «straight ahead» and unlock the steering column by inserting the key into the ignition switch.
2. Carefully remove the trim from the steering wheel hub.
3. Release a bolt of fastening of a steering wheel. Do not unscrew the bolt completely at this stage.
4. Tap the wheel near its center with the back of your hand, or pull the wheel from side to side to remove it from the splined end of the shaft.
5. After releasing the wheel, turn out the bolt, and then mark the position of the steering wheel relative to the steering column shaft. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column shaft.
Installation
6. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following points:
- A) Make sure the turn signal switch is in the center position (failure to follow this instruction may result in the steering wheel lug breaking the switch lug). Then put the wheel on the splines of the steering column, aligning the marks made during removal.
- b) Tighten the steering wheel bolt to the specified torque.
Models with airbag
Removing
7. Remove the airbag module as described in chapter 12.
8. Set the front wheels to position «straight ahead» and unlock the steering column by inserting the key into the ignition switch.
9. On later models, lift the horn electrical connector out of the groove on the side of the steering wheel and disconnect the electrical connector (pic. 17.9).
Pic. 17.9. Disconnect the horn electrical connector
10. Release a bolt of fastening of a steering wheel. Do not unscrew the bolt completely at this stage.
11. Tap the wheel near its center with the back of your hand, or pull the wheel from side to side to remove it from the splined end of the shaft.
12. After releasing the wheel, turn out the bolt, and then mark the position of the steering wheel relative to the steering column shaft.
13. Carefully remove the steering wheel by passing the airbag moving contact electrical connector harness and, if applicable, the horn electrical connector through it (pic. 17.13).
Pic. 17.13. Skip the wiring harness (marked with arrows) when it is removed through the steering wheel
Installation
14. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following points:
- A) Make sure the wheels are in position «straight ahead».
- b) On earlier models, align the two arrows on the surface of the airbag moving contact electrical connector before installing the steering wheel.
- V) Route the wiring properly through the steering wheel.
- G) Align the marks made during removal and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
- d) Install the airbag module as described in chapter 12.