Paddle Shifter + (Upshift Switch) or Paddle Shifter - (Downshift Switch) Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 repairs or service.

Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
Remove the four screws (A) securing the steering wheel rear cover (B), then remove the steering wheel rear cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Steering Wheel Rear Cover
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Remove the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) connector or paddle shifter - (downshift switch) from its holder, and disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Upshift Switch And Downshift Switch
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Remove the screws (A) securing the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) (B) or paddle shifter - (downshift switch) (C), remove the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) or paddle shifter - (downshift switch), and replace it with a new one.
Install the new paddle shifter + (upshift switch) or paddle shifter - (downshift switch) on the steering wheel, and secure it with the screws.
Connect the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) or paddle shifter - (downshift switch) connector securely, and install the connector in the connector holder.
Install the steering wheel rear cover, and secure the rear cover with the four screws.
Install the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION ).