Shift Paddle Switch: Removal: Removal

NOTE:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column. Refer to PRECAUTION .

ALIGN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
REMOVE STEERING PAD
Refer to REMOVAL
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 7
REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING WHEEL ORNAMENT . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 3
REMOVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 1: Shift Paddle Switches
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2. Detach the 4 pins and disconnect the 2 shift paddle switches from the steering wheel assembly.
3. Detach the 6 guides and remove the shift paddle switch with No. 1 switch wire from the steering wheel assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Shift Paddle Switch W/ No. 1 Switch Wire
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4. Remove the 2 cable ties.
  
  Fig 3: Cable Ties
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Cable Tie
5. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the 2 shift paddle switches from the No. 1 switch wire.