Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to "STEERING WHEEL ")
Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.
(Refer to "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")
Remove the clock spring.
(Refer to "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Disconnect the light switch connector (A) and the wiper switch connector (B).

Fig 1: Light Switch Connector
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Fig 2: Wiper Switch Connector
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Remove the wiper switch (A) by pushing the lock pin (B).
NOTE: When removing the wiper & washer switch only, release the lock of wiper switch without removing the steering wheel.

Fig 3: Wiper Switch And Lock Pin
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Loosen the screws (2EA) from the multifunction switch assembly (A).

Fig 4: Multifunction Switch Assembly And Screws
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