Repair procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to the AIRBAG HANDLING AND STORAGE )
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to the "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
Remove the steering wheel cover (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Cover And Mounting Screws
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Remove the steering wheel remote control switch connector (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch Connector Mounting Screws
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[LH-Audio]

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch Connector (LH-Audio)
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[LH-Mute]

Fig 4: Identifying Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch Connector Mounting Screws (LH-Mute)
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Fig 5: Identifying Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch Connector (LH-Mute)
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