Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the Negative (-) Battery Terminal.
Remove the Driver Airbag Module.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Remove the Steering Wheel.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
Remove the steering wheel cover (A) after loosening the screw.

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Cover With Screw
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Disconnect the steering heater connectors (A).

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

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

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

Fig 5: Remote Control Switch With Mounting Screws (1 Of 2)

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Fig 6: Remote Control Switch With Mounting Screws (2 Of 2)

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