Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Remove the steering wheel lower cover (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 1: Locating Steering Wheel Lower Cover With Screws
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Fig 2: Steering Wheel Lower Cover Screws
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Disconnect the steering wheel remote control switch connectors (A).

Fig 3: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Fig 4: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch Connectors (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the steering wheel heating connector (A).

Fig 5: Locating Steering Wheel Heating Connector
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Remove the steering wheel remote control switch (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 6: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch With Screws (1 Of 2)

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Fig 7: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch With Screws (2 Of 2)

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