Lower Column Cover

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Remove the screws.

Fig 1: Removing Lower Column Cover 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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Lower the tilt lever to the bottommost position.

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Column Cover And Tilt Lever
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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: Moving Lower Column Cover
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Install in the reverse order of removal.