Shift Paddle Switch: Removal

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).

ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
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: Locating Steering Wheel Connector With Clamp
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3. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the 2 shift paddle switches, and remove the switch wire.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Switch Wire
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4. Remove the 4 screws, 2 brackets and 2 shift paddle switches.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Brackets And Shift Paddle Switches
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