Shift Paddle Switch: Removal

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ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

(See AIRBAG SYSTEM )
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
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 Switch Wire Connector And Steering Wheel Assembly
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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 Connectors And Shift Paddle Switches
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4. Remove the 4 screws, 2 brackets and 2 shift paddle switches.
Fig 3: Identifying Screws, Brackets And Shift Paddle Switches
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