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Shift Paddle Switch: Removal

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  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment (See PRECAUTION ).
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. 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 Steering Wheel Assembly Connector And Clamp
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    3. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the 2 shift paddle switches, and remove the switch wire.
      Fig 2: Identifying Switch Wire
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    4. Remove the 4 screws, 2 brackets and 2 shift paddle switches.
      Fig 3: Identifying Shift Paddle Switches, Brackets And Screws
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