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

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-- Remove the front passenger side instrument panel side cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the A/C display control head trim. Refer to DISPLAY CONTROL HEAD TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the instrument panel decorative trim on the front passenger side. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL DECORATIVE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, BEFORE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT .

-- Remove the instrument panel decorative trim in the center. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL DECORATIVE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CENTER, BEFORE PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT .

-- Move the steering wheel as far to the rear and down as possible. Use the full steering column adjustment range for this.

-- Unclip the access/start authorization switch trim -1- using the : T10383/1 -arrow-.

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-- Disconnect the connectors and remove the access/start authorization switch trim.