Upper Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Cover

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-- Move the steering wheel as far down as possible.

-- Carefully unclip the cover -1- from the top of the steering column switch module -2- using a small flat blade screwdriver -arrow A-.

-- Turn the steering wheel counterclockwise 90° from the straight position.

-- Carefully pry the upper trim off the lower trim using a small flat blade screwdriver -arrow B-.

-- Turn the steering wheel back 180° and repeat the procedure on the opposite side -arrow C-.

-- Disengage the upper steering column switch module trim from the lower trim and remove it.