Repair Procedures: Removal

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

Fig 1: Disconnecting Light Switch Connector
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Fig 2: Disconnecting 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: Pushing Lock Pin
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Loosen the screws (2EA) from the multifunction switch assembly (A).

Fig 4: Loosening Screws From Multifunction Switch Assembly

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