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Removal & Installation

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  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Using Radio Removing Tool (T87P-19061-A), remove audio unit. Lower steering wheel. Remove 2 instrument cluster finish panel retaining bolts. See Figure.
  2. Position instrument cluster finish panel away from instrument panel. Disconnect instrument cluster finish panel electrical connectors and remove finish panel. Remove PAD switch retaining screws and remove switch. See Fig 1.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Connect negative battery cable. With air bag simulators installed at all deployable devices, perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
Fig 1: Locating Passenger-side Air Bag Deactivate Switch Screws
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