Steering Column Switch Module, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- 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 Connectors -2- & -3-

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

WARNING:

The technician must discharge static electricity before disconnecting the connector -3-, for example by touching the door striker pin.

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

-- Press the catch -1- in direction of -arrow- until the connector -2- disengages.

Fig 2: Disengage Connector Lock To Release Connector

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-- Remove the steering column switch module carefully.