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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the steering wheel assembly.

    (Refer to Steering System - "Removal ")

  3. Loosen the screw and then remove the paddle shift switch (A).

    [LHS] 

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    [RHS] 

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  4. Remove the paddle switch connector (A).

    [LHS] 

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    [RHS] 

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  5. Remove the steering back cover (A).
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  6. Disconnect the connector (A) from the steering wheel remote control.

    [LHS] 

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    [RHS] 

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  7. Loosen the screw and then remove the steering wheel remote control (A).
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  8. Disconnect the heated connector and then remove the heated wire.
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  9. Loosen the screw and then remove the steering wheel remote control (A).

    [LHS] 

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    [RHS] 

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  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.