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Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:04 pm
First, start by removing the negative battery cable. Then remove the small covers on each side of the wheel to reveal the bolts to the airbag. Use a 10mm socket to remove the bolts. Now you will be able to move the airbag. Disconnect the two wire connectors and set the airbag out of the way. Now you will have access to the nut holding the steering wheel itself on. Using a 19mm socket and a long extender (for ease), loosen the nut. It will be VERY tight, I had to hold the steering wheel itself with one hand. DO NOT remove the bolt completely! Once loosened about 3/4 of the way, it's time to start tugging on the wheel. It also is VERY tight, I put a hand on each side and used my knees to help pry it loose. Once it's popped loose (now do you see why I said not to remove the nut all of the way!?) remove the nut and you are finished.
Since you have an 02, you can get the infiniti wheel and put everything back together using your stock airbag. If you have a newer vehicle (03-04) the stock airbag won't match up with the infiniti wheel and neither will the wires. An 02 maxima or pathfinder airbag will work and you can make everything else work if you have some electrical experience.
Good Luck!!!