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Paddle Shifter Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repair or service.

  1. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the screws (A) securing the steering wheel rear cover (B) and the cover (C).
    Fig 1: Locating Screws, Steering Wheel Rear Cover And Cover
    G08057561Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the screws (A) securing the paddle shifter (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Screws And Paddle Shifter
    G08057562Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the screws (A) securing the steering wheel trim (B).
    Fig 3: Locating Screws And Steering Wheel Trim
    G08057563Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the screw (A) securing terminal (B), then remove the steering wheel trim (C). Remove the harness wire tie (D).
    Fig 4: Locating Screw, Terminal, Steering Wheel Trim And Harness Wire Tie
    G08057564Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the paddle shifter connector (A). Remove the screws (B) securing the case (C).
    Fig 5: Locating Paddle Shifter Connector, Screws And Case
    G08057565Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Set a new paddle shifter, then install the case on the steering wheel trim.
  8. Connect the paddle shifter connector securely, and install the harness wire tie.
  9. Install the steering wheel trim, then install terminal securely.
  10. Install the steering wheel trim and the paddle shifter with screws.
  11. Install the steering wheel rear cover and the cover with the screws.
  12. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).