Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Remove the fixed bracket (A) after loosening the steering wheel remote control switch screws.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch Screws
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Remove the left upper switch (A) after disconnecting the connector and loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 2: Left Upper Switch
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Remove the fixed bracket (A) after loosening the steering wheel remote control switch screws.

Fig 3: Removing Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch Screws
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Remove the right upper switch (A) after disconnecting the connector and loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 4: Right Upper Switch
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Disconnect the left/right lower steering remote control connectors (A).

Fig 5: Removing Left/Right Lower Steering Remote Control Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Fig 6: Removing Left/Right Lower Steering Remote Control Connectors (2 Of 2)
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Remove the remote control bezel (A) after loosening the steering wheel mounting screws.

Fig 7: Removing Remote Control Bezel

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Fig 8: Removing Steering Wheel Mounting Screws

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