WARNING:
Handling the driver-side 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..
1. Switch the ignition OFF (LOCK).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more
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3. Remove the driver-side air bag module..
4. Remove the steering wheel..
5. Affix protective tape to the gaps between the steering wheel and cover as shown in the figure.

6. Remove the screws.
7. Using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, press the cover tabs in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure to detach the cover tabs from the steering wheel.

8. Insert the fastener remover into the clearance between the steering wheel and cover as shown in the figure.

9. Move the fastener remover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach cover tab from the steering wheel.
10. Remove the cover while detaching the pins from the steering wheel.

11. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the steering wheel.

12. Detach the clip.
13. While pressing the tabs of the steering switch in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the steering switch in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the tabs of the steering switch from the steering wheel.

14. Insert a fastener remover into the position shown in the figure.

15. Move the fastener remover straight in the direction shown in the figure and remove the tabs of the steering switch from the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
When removing the pins of the steering switch, pull them out straight. If the fastener remover is moved at an angle, the pins could be damaged.
NOTE:
Because the pins of the steering switch are installed to the hard plastic area of the steering wheel, the engagement is strong.

16. Remove the steering switch while detaching the pin and tabs of the steering wheel.

17. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Steering Switch Inspection
Linkage, PowerHood Latch Switch
Purpose
Detects the open/closed condition of the hood.
Function
The hood latch switch is utilized in the theft-deterrent system control.
For the theft-deterrent system, refer to (see THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM.).
Construction
Built into the hood latch ...
Oil Seal (Coupling Component) Replacement
1. Drain the differential oil into a container.
2. Remove the coupling component..
3. Remove the oil seal from the differential carrier using a screwdriver or similar
tool.
4. Apply differential oil to the new oil seal lip.
5. Install the new oil seal to the differential carrier using the ...
Evaporative Emission (Evap) Control System
Purpose, Outline
Prevents release of evaporative gas into the atmosphere.
The intake manifold vacuum introduces evaporative gas to the intake manifold
via the charcoal canister and the purge solenoid valve.
System Diagram
U.S.A. and CANADA
Except U.S.A. and CANADA
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