Contact Ring: Removal

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Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL .
With steering wheel removed, remove locking clip with a small screwdriver. See Fig 1 . Disconnect electrical plug, and remove nuts/screws holding contact ring to steering wheel.

Fig 1: Removing Contact Ring From Steering Wheel

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