Shift Paddle Switch Removal

Transmission. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
A960E Automatic Transmission. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER

  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER

  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD

  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH

Shift Paddle Switch -- Removal



1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
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3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


5. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.A960E Automatic Transmission.Automatic Transmission System.Shift Paddle Switch Removal

  1. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

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

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

  1. Disconnect the horn connector.

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the steering pad.

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

  1. Remove the steering pad.



6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.A960E Automatic Transmission.Automatic Transmission System.Shift Paddle Switch Removal

  1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

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

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

    SST
    09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05011)


7. REMOVE SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.A960E Automatic Transmission.Automatic Transmission System.Shift Paddle Switch Removal

  1. Disconnect the clamp from the steering wheel assembly.

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



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.A960E Automatic Transmission.Automatic Transmission System.Shift Paddle Switch Removal

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



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.A960E Automatic Transmission.Automatic Transmission System.Shift Paddle Switch Removal

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