Repair procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the driver airbag module (A) after removing mounting bolts (B).
Refer to AIRBAG MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING .

Fig 1: Driver Airbag Module Mounting Bolts
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Fig 2: Driver Airbag Module
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Remove the steering wheel after loosening the nut and disconnecting the connector (A).
Refer to STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT .

Fig 3: Steering Wheel Connector
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Loosen the screws (4 EA) on the opposite side of the steering wheel.

Fig 4: Steering Wheel Screws
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Disconnect the audio remote control switch connector (A).

Fig 5: Audio Remote Control Switch Connector
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Remove the audio remote control switch (A).

Fig 6: Audio Remote Control Switch
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