Combination Switch (Light): Removal

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

1. Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
3. Remove the cover LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
4. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
5. Remove the steering wheel. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>REMOVAL .
6. Remove the column cover assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>REMOVAL .
7. Remove the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>REMOVAL .
8. Remove the switch assembly combination wiper. Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>COMBINATION SWITCH (WIPER)>REMOVAL .
9. 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 wrapped with protective tape, and remove the switch assembly combination turn dimmer.

CAUTION: Do not pry off forcibly. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged.

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