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 four screws (A) securing the steering wheel rear cover (B).
   Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Steering Wheel Rear Cover And Snap-Fit Portion

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3. Pull the snap-fit portion (C) up carefully, then remove the steering wheel rear cover.
4. Disconnect the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) connector or the paddle shifter - (downshift switch) connector. Remove the screws (A) securing the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) (B) or the paddle shifter - (downshift switch) (C), then remove the paddle shifter + or the paddle shifter -.
   Fig 2: Identifying Screws, Paddle Shifter + (Upshift Switch) And Paddle Shifter - (Downshift Switch)

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5. Install a new paddle shifter + or a new paddle shifter - on the steering wheel.
6. Connect the paddle shifter + connector or the paddle shifter - connector securely, and install the connector in the connector holder.
7. Install the steering wheel rear cover with the screws.
8. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).