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Repair Procedures: Removal

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

    (Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD CENTER PANEL ")

  3. Remove the start/stop button assembly (A) after loosening the screws.
    Fig 1: Locating Start/Stop Button Assembly With Screws
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