Removal [11/2017 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ]
- REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH (TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY)
- Remove the 4 screws.
- Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides to disconnect the 2 shift paddle switches (transmission shift switch assemblies) from the steering wheel assembly.
- 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.
- Remove the 4 screws.
- 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 cover, replace the steering wheel assembly.
HINT:
Do not remove the lower steering wheel boss cover from the steering wheel sub-assembly. Loosen the lower steering boss cover.
- Remove cruise control main switch.