Without Steering Shift Switch

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Affix protective tape to the gaps between the steering wheel and cover as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area On Gaps Between Steering Wheel And Cover
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Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, press the cover tabs in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure to detach the cover tabs from the steering wheel.

Fig 2: Pressing Cover Tabs Using Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver
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Insert the fastener remover into the clearance between the steering wheel and cover as shown in the figure.
Move the fastener remover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach cover tab from the steering wheel.

Fig 3: Inserting Fastener Remover Into Clearance Between Steering Wheel And Cover
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Remove the cover while detaching the pins from the steering wheel.

Fig 4: Removing Steering Wheel Cover
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While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the steering wheel.
Detach the clip.

Fig 5: Pressing Clip Tabs
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While pressing the tabs of the steering switch in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the steering switch in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the tabs of the steering switch from the steering wheel.

Fig 6: Pressing Tabs Of Steering Switch
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Insert a fastener remover into the position shown in the figure.

Fig 7: Inserting Fastener Remover Into Position
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Move the fastener remover straight in the direction shown in the figure and remove the tabs of the steering switch from the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
- When removing the pins of the steering switch, pull them out straight. If the fastener remover is moved at an angle, the pins could be damaged.
NOTE:
- Because the pins of the steering switch are installed to the hard plastic area of the steering wheel, the engagement is strong.
Fig 8: Moving Fastener Remover Straight
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Remove the steering switch while detaching the pin and tabs of the steering wheel.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 9: Identifying Steering Switch And Pin
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