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04-02-2018, 11:01 PM | #1 |
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Help with DCT Paddle Connectors
How do you remove this connector that connects to the dct paddles on the steering wheel. The diy video and Sonic MS diy pictures don't show details on removing it. It implies it just pulls out, but I've pulled and pulled and nothing. I've tried sticking different screwdrivers in the connector but still nothing.
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04-02-2018, 11:18 PM | #2 |
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If I remember they are tough to pull out. The top side is smooth so sticking a flat screw drive will not help. If anything the only "tab" is on the bottom side. Try sticking the super small and thin flat head on the bottom and then pull.
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04-02-2018, 11:41 PM | #3 |
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I've stuck 2 tiny screw drivers and a paperclip in there. Still doesn't release.
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Squeeze on the sides hard and pull. There’s a few connectors like that on the interior where it feels like you’re gonna break it but at the same time it’s the only way to disconnect it. Just don’t use tool because that’s the main way that they end up breaking and if somethat has to break you’re better off breaking the wire than the connector
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Go old school and tie a string around it then tie the string to the door and slam the door. Then put the connector under your pillow when you go to bed
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04-05-2018, 01:45 PM | #10 |
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If I'm thinking of the part correctly, I think you can get away with not pulling that out. Otherwise everything I removed when I was changing mine was taken out by a really tiny flathead
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Had the same problem so I went ahead and swapped paddles without removing the wires. Could have done this by only removing the airbag. Just be extremely careful not to drop the ball bearing when removing/replacing the paddles.
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