Repair Procedures: Removal

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Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Remove the lower crash pad switch assembly (A) by pushing it.

Fig 1: Locate Lower Crash Pad Switch Assembly
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Disconnect the connectors (A) from the lower crash pad switch assembly.

Fig 2: Locate Lower Crash Pad Switch Assembly Connectors
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Check the continuity between the switch terminals as the ESP OFF switch is engaged.

Fig 3: ESP Off Switch Continuity Reference Chart
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