Removal [12/2022 - 03/2023]: Procedure

STEERING WHEEL POSITION

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Lower

Extend

Release the tilt and telescopic lever and fully extend and lower the steering column sub-assembly.

REMOVE NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL LOWER COVER

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Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides to remove the No. 3 steering wheel lower cover as shown in the illustration.

REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL LOWER COVER
1. Use the same procedure as for the No. 3 steering wheel lower cover.

REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

NOTE:

Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.

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Push in this direction

Remove the 3 screws.
Push the lower steering column cover and disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration to remove the lower steering column cover.

REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

Remove in this Direction

REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Remove in this Direction

Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
If the claw is pulled with excessive force, it may break.