Ignition Switch Illumination: Removal

NOTE: The ignition switch illumination is integrated into the immobilizer antenna assembly.

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
   NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
2. Remove the cover assembly - column.
   1. Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to right and left.
   2. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
   Fig 1: Removing Cover Assembly Column

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3. Remove the ignition switch illumination.
   1. Disconnect the connector.
   2. Release the claw using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with a protection tape, and remove the ignition switch illumination.
      CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the ignition switch illumination lock. Otherwise they may be broken because those parts are the products made of a plastic.

Fig 2: Releasing Claw Using Flat Tip Screwdriver

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