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Combination Switch/CLOCKSPRING: Removal

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  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Place front wheels in straight-ahead position. Disconnect lower clockspring connectors AB3 and AB8 at base of steering column. See Figure . Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  . Remove steering wheel nut.
  2. Mark steering wheel and steering shaft for installation reference. Using appropriate puller, remove steering wheel. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect combination switch/clockspring connectors from body harness connector. Remove 4 retaining screws from combination switch/clockspring assembly and remove combination switch/clockspring from steering shaft. See Figure .