Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the steering wheel assembly.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")
Loosen the screw and then remove the steering back cover.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Back Cover Screw (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Removing Steering Back Cover Screw (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the remote control switch connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Remote Control Switch Connector (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Disconnecting Remote Control Switch Connector (2 Of 2)
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Loosen the screw and then remove the remote control switch.

Fig 5: Removing Remote Control Switch Screw
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Disconnect the heated pad connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Heated Pad Connector
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Loosen the screw and then remove the remote control switch from the bezel.

Fig 7: Removing Remote Control Switch From Bezel Screw
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Loosen the bolts and then remove the damper.

Fig 8: Removing Damper Bolts
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Install in the reverse order of removal.