Repair procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the driver airbag module (A).
(Refer to the AIRBAG MODULES & CLOCK SPRING .

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Module And Clock Spring
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Fig 2: Identifying Driver Airbag Module
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Remove the steering wheel after loosening the nut and disconnecting the connector (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Connector
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Loosen the screws (4EA) on the opposite side of the steering wheel.

Fig 4: Locating Steering Wheel Mounting Screws
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Disconnect the audio remote control switch connector(A).

Fig 5: Identifying Audio Remote Control Switch Connector
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Remove the audio remote control switch(B).

Fig 6: Identifying Audio Remote Control Switch
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