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Steering Wheel: Disassembly

  1. Remove the screw, disconnect the connector and remove the paddle shift switch. (Model with paddle shift)
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  2. Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the cover - spoke.
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  3. Remove the cover - steering wheel LWR.
    CAUTION: Carefully remove the cover - steering wheel LWR and the steering wheel. Do not pull with excessive force. Otherwise, heat wire between cover - steering wheel LWR and steering wheel may be damaged. (Model with steering heater)
    1. Remove the connectors and screws. (Model with MID switch and model with steering heater switch)
    2. Release the claws and harness clips, detach the cover - steering wheel LWR.
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      NOTE: For model with steering heater, disconnect the screw and connector with the cover - steering wheel LWR removed from steering wheel, and remove the steering heater unit.
      Also, remove the heater elements RH and LH secured with double-sided tape from the cover - steering wheel LWR.
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  4. Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the satellite switch.
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  5. Release the connector and claws, and remove the steering heater switch and steering heater unit. (Model with steering heater)
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  6. Release the claws, and then remove the MID switch. (Model with MID switch)
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