Steering Pad Switch: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (See INSTALLATION )
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH LH
1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Detach the clip and 2 claws and remove the switch.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Pad Switch Clip And Claws
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4. Disconnect the steering pad switch cable's tab from the switch, as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Steering Pad Switch Cable's Tab
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5. Detach the 2 claws and raise the connector cover.
  
  Fig 3: Raising Connector Cover
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6. Hold the connector cover and disconnect the switch from the steering pad switch cable.
  NOTE: When disconnecting the switch, do not pull the switch's wire harness.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Connector Cover
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REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH RH
1. Remove the screw.
2. Detach the clip and 2 claws and remove the switch.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Steering Pad Switch Clip And Claws
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3. Disconnect the steering pad switch cable's tab from the switch, as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Steering Pad Switch Cable's Tab
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4. Detach the 2 claws and raise the connector cover.
  
  Fig 7: Raising Connector Cover
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5. Hold the connector cover and disconnect the switch from the steering pad switch cable.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Connector Cover
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  NOTE: When disconnecting the switch, do not pull the switch's wire harness.