Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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Loosen the screw (A-3ea) and then remove the lower cover (B) from the steering wheel body.
Tightening Torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Body Lower Cover
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Fig 2: Steering Wheel Body Lower Cover Mounting Screw
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Remove the garnish (A).

Fig 3: Garnish
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Remove the wiring (A).

Fig 4: Steering Wheel Wiring
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Loosen the screw (A-6ea) and then remote control switch assembly (B) from the garnish.
Tightening Torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 5: Control Switch Assembly And Mounting Screw
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Installation is the reverse of the removal.