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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad side switch assembly (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Crash Pad Side Switch Assembly
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  3. Disconnect the crash pad switch connector (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Crash Pad Switch Connector
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  4. Check the continuity between the switch terminals as the ESC OFF switch is engaged.
Fig 3: ESC OFF Switch Terminal Continuity Chart
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