Ignition Switch Illumination: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the screws and steering cover lower.

Fig 1: Locating Steering Cover Lower Screws
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Remove the harness cover lock.
Remove the screws and detach the knee protector.

Fig 2: Locating Knee Protector Screws
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Remove the screws and remove the steering column cover upper.

Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Cover Upper Screws
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Remove the instrument panel lower cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover. >
Disconnect the ignition switch illumination connector (A).
Turn the ignition switch illumination connector to the left and remove it.

Fig 4: Turning Ignition Switch Illumination Connector
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