Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")
Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds after loosening the screws.
(Refer to Body - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")
Remove the clock spring.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")

Fig 1: Locating Clock Spring
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Disconnect the multifunction switch connector (A).

Fig 2: Locating Multifunction Switch Connector
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Remove the multifunction switch assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 3: Removing Multifunction Switch Assembly Mounting Screws

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