Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds (A) after removing 3 screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Upper And Lower Shrouds
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Disconnect the light switch connector (A) and the wiper switch connector (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Light Switch Connector
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Fig 3: Identifying Wiper Switch Connector
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Remove the wiper switch (A) by pushing the lock pin (B).
NOTE: When removing the wiper & washer switch only, release the lock of wiper switch without removing the steering wheel.

Fig 4: Pushing Lock Pin
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Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to "STEERING WHEEL ")
Remove the clock spring.
(Refer to "AIRBAG MODULES & CLOCK SPRING ")
Loosen the screws from the multifunction switch assembly (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Multifunction Switch Assembly
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