Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING )
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to "STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT ")
Loosen the mounting screws from the rear steering wheel cover.

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Separate the upper steering wheel remote control switch (A) from the steering wheel.
[LH]

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[RH]

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Remove the upper steering wheel control switch (B) by disconnecting the connector (A).
[LH]

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[RH]

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Separate the lower steering wheel control switch (A) by loosening the mounting screws.
[LH]

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Remove the lower steering wheel control switch (B) by disconnecting the connector (A).

[LH]

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