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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  3. Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.

    (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

  4. Remove the wiper switch.

    (Refer to MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH )

  5. Remove the ignition switch after disconnecting the ignition switch 6P connector.
  6. Remove the key warning/immobilizer connector (A).
  7. After loosening the screw, remove the key warning switch and key Illumination (B).
  8. If the key lock cylinder (C) needs to be removed, remove the key lock cylinder while pushing the removal/installation button under the key cylinder after turning the key to ACC.
Fig 1: Removing Key Warning/Immobilizer Connector
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