Combination Switch: Removal

Turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle's wheels are pointing straight ahead.
Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK".
Disconnect the battery ground cable, and wait at least 5 minutes.
Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located under the steering column.
CAUTION: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the "LOCK" position before disconnecting the steering wheel. Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly to become uncentered which will cause damage to the coil assembly.
Remove the engine hood opening lever, then remove instrument panel lower cover.
Remove the driver knee bolster (reinforcement).
Loosen the inflator module fixing bolt from behind the steering wheel assembly using a TORX(R) driver or equivalent until the inflator module can be released from steering assembly. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector and horn lead located behind the inflator module, then remove inflator module.

Fig 1: Loosening Inflator Module Fixing Bolt From Behind Steering Wheel Assembly Using TORX(R) Driver
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Yellow 2-Way Srs Connector And Horn Lead Located Behind Inflator Module
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

WARNING: THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE TRIM COVER AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE URETHANE SIDE UP. THIS IS NECESSARY BECAUSE FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR CUSHION TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

Fig 3: Carrying Trim Cover Away From Body
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
Apply a setting mark (1) across the steering wheel and shaft so parts can be reassembled in their original position. Move the front wheels to the straight ahead position, then use steering wheel remover J-29752 to remove the steering wheel.

Fig 4: Applying Setting Mark Across Steering Wheel & Shaft
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel shaft using a hammer or other impact tools in an attempt to remove the steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an energy absorbing unit.

Fig 5: Removing Steering Column Cover
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
Remove steering column cover.
Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located under the steering column then remove combination switch and SRS coil assembly.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Connectors
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.