Steering Column Combination Switch, Removing And Installing: Removing

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CAUTION:

Risk of destroying electronic components with static discharge.

- Before disconnecting the connector, discharge static electricity from the body by touching a grounded vehicle component such as the door striker.

-- Position the steering wheel as far back and down as possible. Use the entire adjustment range of the steering column adjustment for this.

-- Remove the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to LOWER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release the connector lock in direction of the -arrow A-.

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-- Disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Push the release -1- on both sides in the direction of the -arrow A-.

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-- Slightly remove the Steering Column Combination Switch -2-.

-- Push the release -3- in the direction of the -arrow B-.

-- Remove the Steering Column Combination Switch -2-.