Repair Procedures: Inspection

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
Refer to "CRASH PAD ".
Remove the crash pad side switch assembly (A) after loosening 2 screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Side Switch Assembly & Mounting Screws
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NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Remove the side crash pad switch after disconnecting the connectors (A).

Fig 2: Side Crash Pad Switch Connector End View
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Operate the switch and check for continuity between terminals with an ohmmeter.

Fig 3: Side Crash Pad Switch Continuity Chart

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