Repair Procedures: Replacement: Disassembly

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Loosen the screw (A-3 ea) 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: Locating Lower Cover And Screw
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Fig 2: Locating Lower Cover Screw
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Remove the garnish (A).

Fig 3: Locating Garnish
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Remove the wiring (A).

Fig 4: Locating Wiring
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Loosen the screw (A-6 ea) 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: Locating Remote Control Switch Assembly And Screws
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Installation is the reverse of the removal.