Lower Column Cover

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Remove the screws.

Fig 1: 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: Moving Lower Column Cover
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Move the adjusting lever in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Moving Adjusting Lever
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Lower the adjusting lever to the bottommost position.
CAUTION:
- If the adjusting lever is pulled down to the bottommost position and the lower column cover is removed while the steering wheel is not secured, the lower column cover will interfere with the driver - side lower panel and could cause damage to the lower column cover and driver-side lower panel. Secure the steering wheel when removing the lower column cover.
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: Pulling Out Lower Column Cover Guide
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Install in the reverse order of removal.