Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to the "DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE REMOVAL ")
Remove the steering wheel.
Loosen the mounting screws from the rear steering wheel cover.

Fig 1: Rear Steering Wheel Cover With Mounting Screws
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Separate the upper steering wheel remote control switch (A) from the steering wheel.
[LH]

Fig 2: Locate Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch (LH)
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[RH]

Fig 3: Locate Upper Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch (RH)
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Remove the upper steering wheel control switch (B) by disconnecting the connector (A).
[LH]

Fig 4: Locate Upper Steering Wheel Control Switch And Connector (LH)
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[RH]

Fig 5: Locate Upper Steering Wheel Control Switch And Connector (RH)
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Separate the lower steering wheel control switch (A) by loosening the mounting screws.
[LH]

Fig 6: Locate Lower Steering Wheel Control Switch With Mounting Screws (LH)
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Remove the lower steering wheel control switch (B) by disconnecting the connector (A).
[LH]

Fig 7: Locate Lower Steering Wheel Control Switch And Connector (LH)

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