Repair procedures: Removal

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 AND SHAFT ")
Remove the steering wheel cover (A) after loosening the screw.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Cover & Screws
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Disconnect the steering heater connectors (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Heater Connectors
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Remove the steering remote control switch assembly after loosening the mounting screws (4EA).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Remote Control Switch Assembly Mounting Screws (4EA)
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Disconnect the switch connectors (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Switch Connectors
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Remove the remote control switches (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 5: Identifying Remote Control Switches (1 Of 2)
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Fig 6: Identifying Remote Control Switches (2 Of 2)
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