Lower Steering Column Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- If necessary, remove the ignition key.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Lower Trim Piece

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-- Remove the screws -1- from the lower steering column trim panel. To do so, turn the steering wheel accordingly.

-- Remove the lower steering column trim panel -2- from the steering column.

-- For vehicles with a keyless locking and starting system, disconnect the connector for the Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reader Coil -D2-.