Removal Procedure

Disable the SIR system. - SIR Disabling and Enabling
Steering Wheel - Remove - Steering Wheel Replacement (N5L) Steering Wheel Replacement (N5Q)
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Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.
Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover (1) - Reposition
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Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
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Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (1) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
Disengage the 5 integral retainers and remove the steering wheel airbag coil (1).
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NOTE:
Do NOT remove the bolt in the turn signal switch bracket band clamp. The turn signal switch bracket will need to be replaced if the bolt from the turn signal switch bracket band clamp is fully removed.

Loosen the turn signal switch bracket band clamp (1).
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Remove the turn signal switch bracket (1) as an assembly.
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Turn Signal Switch Bolt (2) @ Turn Signal Switch Bracket (3) - Remove [2x]
Turn Signal Switch (1) @ Turn Signal Switch Bracket (3) - Remove
Automatic Transmission Electronic Control Bolt (4) @ Turn Signal Switch Bracket (3) - Remove [2x]
Gear Shift Control Module (5) @ Turn Signal Switch Bracket (3) - Remove