Shift Paddle Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus IS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH
1. Disconnect the clamp from the steering wheel assembly.
2. Disconnect the switch wire connector from the steering wheel assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Switch Wire Connector And Steering Wheel Assembly
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3. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the 2 shift paddle switches, and remove the switch wire.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying 2 Connectors And 2 Shift Paddle Switches
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4. Remove the 4 screws, 2 brackets and 2 shift paddle switches.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Screws, Brackets And Shift Paddle Switches
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