Removal & Installation
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Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect positive battery cable. Wait one minute (3 minutes for Villager) to deplete air bag backup power supply. Remove ignition lock cylinder. See LOCK CYLINDER . Remove tilt wheel handle and shank (if equipped). Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. Remove multifunction switch retaining screws. Disconnect multifunction switch electrical connector, and remove multifunction switch from steering column. To install, reverse removal procedure.