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Combination Switch (Light): Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  1. Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the column cover assembly.
    1. Release the clips and claws, and remove the cover steering UPR.
    2. Remove the screws.
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    3. Release the claw, and remove the column cover LWR as shown in the figure.
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      NOTE:
      • Release the claws on RH side in the same procedure as on the LH side.
      • For models with keyless access with push button start, remove the cap key cylinder.
    4. Release the claw, and remove the column cover UPR as shown in the figure.
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  6. Remove the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the switch assembly combination wiper. Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>COMBINATION SWITCH (WIPER)>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the switch assembly combination turn dimmer.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Using pliers, loosen the clamp.
    3. With the clamp loosened, release the claw using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, and remove the switch assembly combination turn dimmer.
      CAUTION: Do not pry off forcibly. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged.
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