Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the driver airbag module.
Refer to DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING .
Remove the steering wheel.
Refer to STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT .
Remove the steering wheel cover (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 1: Steering Wheel Cover & Screws
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Remove the steering wheel remote control switch connector (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
LH-Mute

Fig 2: Steering Wheel Remote Control Mounting Screws
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Fig 3: Steering Wheel Remote Control Switch
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