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Removal [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    NOTE:

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

    1. Release the tilt and telescopic lever and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
    2. Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.
    3. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.
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    4. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.
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    5. Remove the screw.
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    6. Push the lower steering column cover and disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
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      Push
    7. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.
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  2. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips to separate the instrument cluster finish panel assembly from the upper steering column cover.
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    2. Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. 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.
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      *a Protective Tape
      Remove in this Direction
      NOTE:

      If the claw is pulled with excessive force, it may break.