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Removal [06/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    NOTE:

    If the removal procedures are followed incorrectly, the part may become damaged.

    1. Turn the steering wheel assembly 90° to the right from the straight condition and remove the screw shown in the illustration.
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    2. Turn the steering wheel assembly 90° to the left from the straight condition and remove the screw shown in the illustration.
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    3. Remove the screw.
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    4. Push from both left and right sides to detach the claw as shown in the illustration.
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      Push in this Direction
    5. Remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
  2. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Detach the claw and disconnect the upper steering column cover.
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      Remove in this Direction
    2. Detach the claw and guide to remove the upper steering column cover from the meter hood spacer.
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  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the claw.

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      Remove in this Direction
      Protective Tape