Repair Procedures: Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
3. Remove the airbag module.

   (Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")

4. Remove the lock bolt (A) and remove the steering wheel.

   Tightening torque: 

   39.2 - 49.0 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.2 lb.ft)

   Fig 1: Locating Steering Wheel Lock Bolt

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   CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel to remove it; it may damage the steering column.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly 

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel assembly.

   (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

3. Loosen the screw and then remove the paddle shift switch (A).

   [LHS] 

   Fig 2: Loosening Paddle Shift Switch Screw (LHS)

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   Fig 3: Locating Paddle Shift Switch (LHS)

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   [RHS] 

   Fig 4: Loosening Paddle Shift Switch Screw (RHS)

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   Fig 5: Locating Paddle Shift Switch (RHS)

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4. Remove the paddle switch connector (A).

   [LHS] 

   Fig 6: Removing Paddle Switch Connector (LHS)

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   [RHS] 

   Fig 7: Removing Paddle Switch Connector (RHS)

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5. Remove the steering back cover (A).
   Fig 8: Removing Steering Back Cover

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6. Disconnect the connector (A) from the steering wheel remote control.

   [LHS] 

   Fig 9: Disconnecting Connector From Steering Wheel Remote Control (LHS)

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   [RHS] 

   Fig 10: Disconnecting Connector From Steering Wheel Remote Control (RHS)

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7. Loosen the screw and then remove the steering wheel remote control assembly (A).
   Fig 11: Loosening Steering Wheel Remote Control Assembly Screws

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   Fig 12: Locating Steering Wheel Remote Control Assembly

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8. Disconnect the heated connector and then remove the heated wire.
   Fig 13: Disconnecting Heated Connector

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9. Loosen the screw and then remove the steering wheel remote control (A).

   [LHS] 

   Fig 14: Removing Steering Wheel Remote Control (LHS)

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   [RHS] 

   Fig 15: Removing Steering Wheel Remote Control (RHS)

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10. Install in the reverse order of removal.