2012 Honda Fit Base, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Audio Remote Switch Replacement

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NOTE:

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component location (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ). Also review the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS section before doing repairs or service.

  1. Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the screws, and steering wheel rear cover (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Rear Cover And Fasteners
    G00510671Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the paddle shifter + (upshift switch), (see PADDLE SHIFTER + (UPSHIFT SWITCH) REPLACEMENT ).

    Also remove the paddle shifter - (downshift switch), (see PADDLE SHIFTER -- (DOWNSHIFT SWITCH) REPLACEMENT ).

  4. Remove the screws and the steering wheel trim (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Trim And Fasteners
    G00510673Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the harness guide (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Harness Guide
    G00510675Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the audio remote switch (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Steering Wheel Harness And Audio Remote Switch
    G00510677Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the audio remote switch in the reverse order of removal.
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