Steering Switch Removal/Installation
WARNING:
- Handling the driver's air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the SRS air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS (US/CANADA) .) .
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
- Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL (US/CANADA) .) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION (US/CANADA) ).
- Hold the shaded areas shown in the figure, move the steering switch in the order of arrows (1) and (2) and detach tabs A and B from the steering wheel.
- Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, press the tabs of the wiring harness clips in the order of arrows (1) and (2) and detach the clips from the steering wheel.
- Disconnect the steering switch connector.
- Disconnect the steering shift switch connector. (with steering shift switch)
- Remove the steering switch.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.