SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH REMOVAL


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


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      Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the steering wheel cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


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      *1 w/o Cruise Control System
      *2 w/ Cruise Control System

      Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the steering wheel cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD


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      Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 springs and remove the steering pad.

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      Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel as shown in the illustration and support the steering pad with one hand.

      Note

      When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    3. Disconnect the horn connector.

    4. Disconnect the connector and remove the steering pad.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

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      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  8. REMOVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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    1. Detach the clamp from the steering wheel.

    2. Disconnect the switch wire connector from the steering wheel assembly.

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      *1 Switch Wire

      Disconnect the 2 connectors from the 2 shift switches, and remove the switch wire.

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      *1 Shift Switch
      *2 Bracket

      Remove the 4 screws, 2 brackets and 2 shift switches.