Lower Column Cover

Remove the screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Column Cover And Screws
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Open the lower column cover in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, move the lower column cover in the direction of arrow (2), and detach the tabs of the light switch and the wiper and washer switch from the lower column cover.

Fig 2: Opening Lower Column Cover
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Lower the tilt lever to the bottommost position.

Fig 3: Identifying Tilt Lever And Lower Column Cover
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Move the lower column cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while pulling out the guide.

Fig 4: Removing Lower Column Cover
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Install in the reverse order of removal.