Repair procedures: Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the steering wheel assembly.

   (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

3. Remove the paddle shift switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

   [LH] 

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   [RH] 

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4. Disconnect the paddle shift switch connector (A).

   [LH] 

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   [RH] 

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5. Remove the steering front cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

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6. Remove the steering rear cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

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7. Remove the steering back cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

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8. Disconnect the steering wheel remote control connector (A).

   [LH] 

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   [RH] 

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9. Remove the steering wheel remote control (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

[LH] 

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[RH] 

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