Paddle Shifter + (Upshift Switch) or Paddle Shifter - (Downshift Switch) 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: Identifying Steering Wheel Rear Cover And Screws

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3. Pull the snap-fit portion (C) up carefully, then remove the steering wheel rear cover
4. Disconnect the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) or paddle shifter - (downshift switch) connector Remove the screws (A) securing the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) (B) or paddle shifter - (downshift switch) (C), then remove the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) or paddle shifter - (downshift switch)
   Fig 2: Identifying Paddle Shifter (Upshift Switch) And Screws

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5. Install the new paddle shifter + (upshift switch) or paddle shifter - (downshift switch) on the steering wheel
6. Connect the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) or paddle shifter - (downshift switch) connector securely, and install the connector in the connector holder
7. Install the steering wheel rear cover with the screws
8. Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION )