We remove the steering wheel when removing the steering column and for other repair work
Here we will consider removing the steering wheel without the driver's airbag.
Removing the airbag module is discussed in the article - "How to remove airbags and components of the car's safety system"
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Turn the steering wheel until the steering shaft locking device is activated.
Use a felt-tip pen to make marks on the instrument panel and on the steering wheel.
Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
Evenly pry up the horn switch cover from three sides
Removing the cover
Use a screwdriver to press on the retainer of the wiring block of the horn switches
Disconnect the wiring block from the connector located in the steering wheel hub.
Using a 24 mm socket with an extension, unscrew, but not completely, the nut securing the steering wheel to the steering shaft.
While shaking, pull the steering wheel towards you. wheel, in order to remove it from the splines of the steering shaft
If the steering wheel sits tightly, then the assistant pulls the steering wheel along the axis of the steering column, and strikes the end of the steering shaft with a hammer through a punch made of soft metal.
Finally unscrew the steering wheel mounting nut
Removing the steering wheel
Installing the steering wheel in the reverse order, using the marks as a guide.
