Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the steering wheel assembly.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")
Remove the paddle shift switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
[LH]

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[RH]

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Disconnect the paddle shift switch connector (A).
[LH]

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[RH]

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Remove the screws from the steering back cover (A).

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Disconnect the steering remote control connector (A).
[LH]

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[RH]

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

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Remove the steering remote control (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
[LH]

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[RH]

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