STEERING SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

Note

•  When removing the driver-side air bag module, it is necessary to rotate the steering wheel. If the ignition has been switched off with the driver's door closed, the steering wheel will be locked. Perform the procedure from Steps 1-3 so that the steering wheel will not be locked.

1.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

2.  Open the driver's door.

3.  Switch the ignition off.

4.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

5.  Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

6.  Grasp the shaded areas shown in the figure, and pull the steering switch in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching the tabs A and tabs B.

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7.  Insert the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, while pressing the clip tabs in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clips in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the steering wheel.

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8.  Disconnect the steering switch connectors.

9.  Remove the steering switch.

10.  Install in the reverse order of removal.