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Multi - Function Switch: Removal

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WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the steering column opening cover. (Refer to STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER ).
  3. Remove the tilt steering column knob.
  4. Remove the outboard screws that secure the upper shroud to the lower shroud.
  5. Release the snap features that secure the upper shroud to the lower shroud.
  6. Remove the upper shroud from the lower shroud.
  7. Remove the center screw that secures the lower shroud to the steering column lock housing.
  8. Remove the lower shroud from the steering column.
  9. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector.
  10. Remove the screws that secure the multi-function switch to the multi-function switch mounting housing ( Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Locating Multi-Function Switch
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  11. Remove the multi-function switch.
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