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: Locating 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. Remove the paddle shifter connector (A) from the clamp bracket (B), and disconnect the paddle shifter connector.
   Fig 2: Locating Paddle Shifter Connector And Clamp Bracket

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5. Remove the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) (A) or the paddle shifter - (downshift switch) (B), then replace it.
   Fig 3: Locating Paddle Shifter + (Upshift Switch) And Paddle Shifter - (Downshift Switch)

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6. Route the harness and connect the paddle shifter connector securely, and install the connector to the clamp bracket.
7. Install the steering wheel rear cover.
8. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).