Combination Switch (Light): Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .

1. Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
   NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
3. Remove the driver's airbag module. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>REMOVAL .
5. Remove the cover assembly - column.
   1. Release the clips, and remove the cover assembly - steering UPR.
   2. Remove the screws.
   3. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a).
   4. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.

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6. Remove the steering roll connector. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>REMOVAL .
7. Remove the switch assembly - combination wiper select. Refer to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>COMBINATION SWITCH (WIPER)>REMOVAL .
8. Remove the switch assembly - combination turn dimmer.
   1. Disconnect the connector.
   2. Using pliers, loosen the clamp.
   3. With the clamp loosened, release the claw using a flat tip screwdriver, and remove the switch assembly - combination turn dimmer.

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