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1.Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait 10-15 minutes before proceeding. If you feel you’ll need more room to work, move the driver’s seat back before disconnecting the battery.
2. Locate the small slit on the right side of the OEM steering wheel. Insert a small flathead screwdriver and press the airbag retaining spring inwards to release the airbag from the wheel. Repeat this on the other side. Please see our reference photos to show how the spring mechanism controls the airbag release.
Airbag Spring Release
3. Before pulling the airbag away from the wheel completely, unclip the lime green / white airbag connectors that sits right above the 16mm steering wheel bolt. The airbag should now be completely free.
4. With the airbag set aside, you now have adequate access to remove the OE paddles. Unplug the blue paddle connector, unscrew the T20 Torx, and remove the paddle from the back of the steering wheel. Repeat on the other side
5. With a pick tool, push the retaining pin out from the OE paddle to release the articulating cover / connector. Remove it and set it aside—this will attach to the 3D paddle.
6. Attach the plastic 3D housings to the housings to the 3D paddle. The housings should “sandwich” the 3D paddle’s arm extension where the trapezoid-shaped piece rests on the back. The screw recess and retaining rod provision should be facing “up” and inboard relative to the carbon section (see photos).
7. Once in place, affix the Phillips screw onto the 3D paddle.
8. Carefully transfer the spring from the OE paddle onto the articulating cover.
9. Connect the articulating cover to the 3D paddle assembly. Once in position, insert the retaining pin until it is completely flush within the articulating cover. Repeat steps 5-9 for the other paddle.
10. Route the paddle connector through the steering wheel recess and plug it in. Once the 3D paddle is adequately positioned, affix it with the T20 Torx you removed in Step 4. Repeat on the other side.
11. Reconnect the white / lime green connectors for the airbag. Ensure all wires are back in their OEM orientation / position before pressing the airbag into place.
12. Complete the installation by reconnecting the negative battery terminal.
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