Combination Switch Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

• If the disc on the combination switch is deformed or has foreign material adhering to it, performance of the steering angle sensor may be reduced, causing abnormal operation. Do not remove the clock spring except when replacing the combination switch.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait 1 min or more  .
2. Remove the following parts:
   1. Driver-side air bag module (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   2. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)
   3. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   4. Clock spring (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Disconnect the connectors.
   Fig 1: Combination Switch And Connectors

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4. Remove the screws.
5. Remove the combination switch.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: Combination Switch And Screws

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