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Horn Switch: Removal

NOTE: Horn switch is a unit with the driver's airbag module.
  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
  4. Remove the driver's airbag module assembly.
CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to CAUTION .
  1. Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (3 locations).
    Fig 1: Identifying Snap Pins
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  2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector and remove the airbag module assembly. Refer to PROCEDURE
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Horn Harness And Airbag Connector
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