Access/Start Authorization Switch Trim, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing Access/Start Authorization Switch Trim

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-- Remove the center instrument panel vent. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT .

-- Insert the Ignition Lock Pliers VAS6339 through the trim covers.

-- Position the tips of the Ignition Lock Pliers VAS6339 on both holes -A arrows- on the access/start authorization switch -E415- -2-.

-- Press the Ignition Lock Pliers VAS6339 together -B arrows- to spread the tips of the pliers and release the trim retaining tabs.

-- Hold the Ignition Lock Pliers VAS6339 pressed with one hand and remove the trim -1- with the other hand -arrow C-.

NOTE:

Only use the Ignition Lock Pliers VAS6339. Remove the trim by hand.