Repair procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the steering column upper (A) and lower (B) shrouds.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Upper & Lower Shrouds
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Remove the key warning switch and key illumination lamp (C) after disconnecting the connector (A) and key illumination lens (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Key Illumination Lamp & Connector
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Fig 3: Identifying Key Illumination Lens
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If it is necessary to remove the key lock cylinder (A), Remove the key lock cylinder after pushing lock pin (B) with key ACC.

Fig 4: Identifying Key Lock Cylinder & Lock Pin
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