Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

NOTE:

Steering must be in center position (wheels in straight ahead position) when removing and installing coil connector with slip ring.

-- Adjust steering wheel downward and to rear as far as possible, use entire adjustment range of steering column adjustment for this.

-- Remove the driver airbag, refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG .

-- Remove the steering wheel, refer to AIRBAG STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the steering column trim panel, refer to UPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring With Slip Ring And Switch Module

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-- Release the retaining hooks -arrows- carefully and remove the Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138- -2- from the steering column switch module -3-.

-- Release the connectors on the Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138- -3- by positioning the screwdriver at the retaining hooks -2- and -4- as illustrated and carefully releasing the connectors -1- and -5- in the direction of -arrow A-.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Connectors From Steering Column Electronics Control Module -3-

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-- Remove the Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138- on the steering column switch module.