WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Remove the steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL ).
Remove the screws, and steering wheel rear cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Rear Cover And Screws
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On 2011 model, remove the screw (B), and earth terminal (C).
Remove the paddle shifter + (upshift switch) and paddle shifter - (downshift switch) (see PADDLE SHIFTER + (UPSHIFT SWITCH) OR PADDLE SHIFTER - (DOWNSHIFT SWITCH) REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the screws and the steering wheel trim (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Trim And Screws
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Disconnect the connectors, and remove the harness guide (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Harness Guide
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Remove the audio remote switch (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Audio Remote Switch
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Install the audio remote switch in the reverse order of removal.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Audio Remote Switch Replacement

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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