Tilt And Telescopic Manual Switch: Removal

REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
1. Disable the AUTO TILT AWAY function by changing the customize parameter (see CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS ).
  NOTE: Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the AUTO TILT AWAY function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.
  
  HINT:
  
  Performing the above operation causes the AUTO TILT AWAY function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.
2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the 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: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  HINT:
  
  Turn the steering wheel to the right and left as necessary to remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 1: Turning Steering Column Cover
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2. Remove the screw.
3. Detach the 2 claws to remove the steering column lower cover.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Lower Cover Claws
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4. Detach the 5 clips to separate the steering column upper cover.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Upper Cover Clips
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REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC MANUAL SWITCH
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and pull out the tilt and telescopic manual switch.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Tilt And Telescopic Switch Connector With Claw
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  NOTE: Pushing on the claw too hard will break the claw.
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.