Steering Shift Switch Component Removal Note

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Disconnect the steering shift switch wiring harness connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Shift Switch Wiring Harness Connector
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Detach the tabs of the cover in the area circled by a dashed line and open the cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Tab And Cover
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Using a precision flathead screwdriver, release the tab.

Fig 3: Locating Tab
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Remove the steering shift switch component from the gap in the opening of the cover.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 4: Locating Gap Of Steering Shift Switch
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