Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the crash pad side switch assembly (A).

Fig 1: Locating Crash Pad Side Switch Assembly
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Disconnect the crash pad switch connector (B).

Fig 2: Locating Crash Pad Switch Connector
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Check the continuity between the switch terminals as the ESC OFF switch is engaged.

Fig 3: ESC OFF Switch Terminal Continuity Chart

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