Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the cluster fascia panel.
Refer to "CRASH PAD ".
Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Start/Stop Button
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Remove the start/stop button (A) after loosening the mounting 3 screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Start/Stop Button & Mounting Screws

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