Repair Procedures - Revised: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the driver airbag module (A).
(Refer to the DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING )

Fig 1: Identifying Driver Airbag Module (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Driver Airbag Module (2 Of 2)
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Remove the steering wheel after loosening the nut and disconnecting the connector (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Connector
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Loosen the screws (4EA) on the opposite side of the steering wheel.

Fig 4: Locating Steering Wheel Screws
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Disconnect the audio remote control switch connector (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Audio Remote Control Switch Connector
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Remove the audio remote control switch (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Audio Remote Control Switch
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