Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work.
Remove the driver airbag module.
[Without paddle shift]
- Putting in a flat tool (Ø5mm) into the guide hole and then press the spring.
Fig 1: Putting In Flat Tool Into Guide Hole (Without Paddle Shift)
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[With paddle shift]
- Putting in a flat tool (Ø5mm) into the guide hole (A) and then rotate it.
Fig 2: Putting In Flat Tool Into Guide Hole (With Paddle Shift)
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CAUTION:
- After inserting the tool, press the DAB fixed pin in the direction of the arrow as displayed below.
Fig 3: Pressing DAB Fixed Pin
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Release the connector locking pin, then disconnect the driver airbag module connector (A) and horn connector (B).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Driver Airbag Module Connector And Horn Connector
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CAUTION:
- The removed airbag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover facing up.
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")
Using a screwdriver or remover, separate the steering column shroud upper panel (A) from the steering column shroud lower panel.

Fig 5: Separating Steering Column Shroud Upper Panel From Steering Column Shroud Lower Panel
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Remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 6: Removing Steering Column Shroud Lower Panel
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Remove the clock spring (A) after disconnecting the clock spring connectors (B).

Fig 7: Removing Clock Spring
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