Repair Procedures: Disassembly

Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the steering wheel assembly.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")
Loosen the screw and then remove the paddle shift switch (A).
[LHS]

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[RHS]

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Remove the paddle switch connector (A).
[LHS]

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[RHS]

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Remove the steering back cover (A).

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Disconnect the connector (A) from the steering wheel remote control.
[LHS]

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[RHS]

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Loosen the screw and then remove the steering wheel remote control (A).

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Disconnect the heated connector and then remove the heated wire.

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Loosen the screw and then remove the steering wheel remote control (A).
[LHS]

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[RHS]

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Install in the reverse order of removal.