Steering Pad Switch: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTE:
- Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
- After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 2 screws.
3. Detach the 4 pins and remove the steering pad switch.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Pad Switch Pins
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