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Steering Column And Wheel - Steering Wheel Switch - LH - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  2. Disconnect the LV power. See LV BATTERY - LI-ION - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  3. Remove the driver airbag. See FRONT AIR BAGS - DRIVER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Remove the steering wheel. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - STEERING WHEEL - PUR LEATHER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Remove the steering wheel lower spoker cover. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - STEERING WHEEL, LOWER SPOKE COVER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  6. Release the harness from the LH steering wheel switch harness bracket.
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  7. Remove the screw that attaches the LH steering wheel switch to the steering wheel.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Torx T8 bit
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  8. Remove the LH steering wheel heater connector from the LH switch harness bracket.
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  9. Remove the screws (x3) that attach the LH steering wheel switch to the steering wheel.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless 1/4 in Dr Ratchet
    • Torx T10 socket
    • 2 in extension
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  10. Remove the LH switch fixing bracket from the steering wheel.
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  11. Disconnect the LH steering wheel switch connector, and then remove the LH steering wheel switch from the steering wheel.
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