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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  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 screws from the steering back cover (A).
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  6. Disconnect the steering remote control connector (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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  7. Remove the steering remote control assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
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  8. Remove the steering remote control (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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