2026-08-10

Rim - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 32051102 0.30 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

  • 2026-08-10: Added batch information about the bolts (x4) that attach the bright surround to the steering wheel.
  • 2026-01-15: Added steps about the steering wheel ground connection screw and the airbag retaining spring.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Rim - Steering Wheel (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Steering wheel ground connection bolt
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • PH1 Stubby Phillips Screwdriver
  • Torque wrench 1/4" hexagon (0.2Nm-4Nm)
 Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the bright surround to the steering wheel
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 bit
  • PH1 Stubby Phillips Screwdriver
 Reuse

T20 bolts: 2.5 NM

PH1 bolts: 1.8 Nm
Bolt that attaches the steering wheel to the steering column
80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Replace 1036655-00-A

Remove

  1. Disconnect LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  2. Remove the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  3. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical wiring harness connector.
  4. Disconnect the steering wheel heating element connector.
  5. Remove the steering wheel ground connection bolt.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • PH1 Stubby Phillips Screwdriver
    • Torque wrench 1/4" hexagon (0.2Nm-4Nm)
  6. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the bright surround to the steering wheel, and then release the bright surround and switches assembly from the steering wheel.
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    Note
    Depending on the vehicle batch, some vehicles are equipped with T20 bolts while others are equipped with PH1 bolts.
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    Pry the lower portion of the bright surround assembly away from the steering wheel, and then work your way around. Do not remove it now. Wait until the steering wheel is removed.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
    • PH1 Stubby Phillips Screwdriver
  7. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the steering wheel to the steering column.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  8. If the new steering wheel rim comes without an airbag retention wire: Squeeze the wire towards the middle and remove the airbag retention wire upwards for reuse.
  9. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
  10. Remove steering wheel wiring harness clip.
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    Note
    This clip must be easily removable from the back side after the steering wheel is removed, otherwise, it can easily become damaged.

Install

  1. Align the keyed parts of steering wheel and column.
  2. Install a new bolt that attaches the steering wheel to the steering column.
    80 Nm (59.0 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
  3. If the new steering wheel rim comes without an airbag retention wire, install the wire removed from the old rim to the new rim.
  4. Install the bolts (x4) that attach the bright surround to the steering wheel.
    2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
    1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Depending on the vehicle batch, some vehicles are equipped with T20 bolts while others are equipped with PH1 bolts.
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    Note
    Toque the T20 bolts to 2.5 Nm; torque the PH1 bolts to 1.8 Nm.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Torx T20 bit
    • PH1 Stubby Phillips Screwdriver
  5. Install steering wheel ground connection bolt.
    1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • PH1 Stubby Phillips Screwdriver
    • Torque wrench 1/4" hexagon (0.2Nm-4Nm)
  6. Connect the steering wheel heating element connector.
  7. Connect the steering wheel electrical wiring harness connector.
  8. Install the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace).
  9. Connect LV power. See 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).