Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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Remove the paddle shift switch mounting screw (A).

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Remove paddle shift connector (A) and remove paddle shift (B).
[LH]

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[RH]

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Remove the screw and remove the steering wheel lower cover (A).

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Disconnect the haptic motor connector (A).

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Remove the haptic motor mounting screw, then remove the haptic motor (A).
Tightening torque:

2.26 - 2.85 N.m (0.23 - 0.29 kgf.m, 1.67 - 2.10 lb.ft, 20.07 - 25.30 lb.in)

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

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[RH]

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Remove the screw and remove the steering wheel bezel (A).

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Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the steering extension wire (B).

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