SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH REMOVAL

PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
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
- w/ Navigation System for HDD:
  
  After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE STEERING PAD
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 springs.
2. 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.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *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.
4. Text in Illustration
  
  *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.
REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH WIRE
1. Disconnect the 3 connectors from the 2 shift switches and steering pad switch harness connector, detach the 2 clamps and remove the switch wire.
REMOVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 screws, 2 switch brackets and 2 shift switches.

Text in Illustration
*1	Turn
*2	Hold