Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

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: Removing Steering Wheel Cover
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Remove the steering wheel remote control switch connector (A) after loosening the mounting screws.