Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]

REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY)

Remove the 4 screws.

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Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides to disconnect the 2 shift paddle switches (transmission shift switch assemblies) from the steering wheel assembly.

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Disconnect the 2 shift paddle switch (transmission shift switch assembly) connectors to remove the 2 shift paddle switches (transmission shift switch assemblies) from the No. 1 switch wire.

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REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH WIRE

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the No. 1 switch wire is necessary.

Remove cruise control main switch.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
Remove steering pad switch assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
Remove steering vibration and heater ECU.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

Disengage the 4 guides to remove the No. 1 switch wire from the lower steering wheel boss cover.

NOTE:

If the heater thermistor comes off the lower steering wheel boss cover, replace the steering wheel assembly.

HINT:

Do not remove the lower steering wheel boss cover from the steering wheel assembly. Loosen the lower steering wheel boss cover.