Cover, Steering Column Opening: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: End Cap

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1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent (1), gently pry between the end cap (1) and the instrument panel to release the snap retainers that secure the end cap. Repeat on opposite side.
   Fig 2: Hood Release Handle

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3. Remove the hood release handle (2) from the knee blocker trim (1) by pushing down to disengage and then pulling rearward on the handle.
   Fig 3: Two Side Screws, Lower Screw & Knee Blocker Trim

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   NOTE:

   Steering wheel removed for clarity.

4. Remove the two side screws (3) and the lower screw (1) securing the knee blocker trim (2) to the instrument panel.
5. Using (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent (1), partially remove the upper portion of the knee blocker trim (2) by gently prying between the knee blocker trim (2) and the instrument panel to release the upper snap retainers.Do not remove the knee blocker trim or pull with excessive force. 
6. Disconnect the in-car temperature sensor.
   Fig 4: Light Switch Harnesses

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7. Disconnect the light switch harnesses (1, 2 & 3) from the switch and finish removing the knee blocker trim.