Paddle shifter help

[zuperman 370]

Hey guys just got my new TID cf paddle shiters, I was looking on the forum for DIY paddle shifter removal so that I can install these ones, but didn't find anything, does anyone have any insight on how to remove the paddle shifters and what is required exactly, any feedback will be helpful

[kenchan]

i dont know offhand cause mine's a MT, but did you check the downloadable service manual?

[370Ztune]

Originally Posted by zuperman 370

Hey guys just got my new TID cf paddle shiters, I was looking on the forum for DIY paddle shifter removal so that I can install these ones, but didn't find anything, does anyone have any insight on how to remove the paddle shifters and what is required exactly, any feedback will be helpful

The easiest way is to remove the steering wheel first.

Disconnect the battery first. Then there are two retaining bolts to remove the airbag (they're safety torx - 6mm, I believe). Then one large nut for the steering wheel (19mm, I think). Next, you pull the console covers off and you should have access. Here's an exploded diagram of the layout:

[zuperman 370]

Wow that's more complicated than I thought it would be thought it was a simple bolt on, well thank God I'm gonna remove all of that any ways to put my new steering wheel seems like I'll do it in one go, special thanks to 370ztune for hooking me up with those bad boys quality and feel of them is just amazing

[Fly1 Motorsports]

Originally Posted by zuperman 370

Wow that's more complicated than I thought it would be thought it was a simple bolt on, well thank God I'm gonna remove all of that any ways to put my new steering wheel seems like I'll do it in one go, special thanks to 370ztune for hooking me up with those bad boys quality and feel of them is just amazing

Congrats on the new paddle shifters

FYI...take it slow and easy w/ the torx screws...they're in their tight (locktite)...so it's easy to strip the heads. It was a pain to change my steering wheel out (I stripped one of the torx heads), but if it was easier, I'd probably jump on these CF shifters too.

Good luck...and post pics when you're done!

[zuperman 370]

Originally Posted by theflyest1

Congrats on the new paddle shifters

FYI...take it slow and easy w/ the torx screws...they're in their tight (locktite)...so it's easy to strip the heads. It was a pain to change my steering wheel out (I stripped one of the torx heads), but if it was easier, I'd probably jump on these CF shifters too.

Good luck...and post pics when you're done!

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments and advice thank God I'm gonna have a pro install these as well as the steering wheels as I don't trust my self with this kinda work loool will defiantly post pics when all is installed, just waiting on Tony to ship out the steering wheel and center council should be shipped out within the next couple days can't hardly wait

[370Ztune]

Originally Posted by zuperman 370

Wow that's more complicated than I thought it would be thought it was a simple bolt on, well thank God I'm gonna remove all of that any ways to put my new steering wheel seems like I'll do it in one go, special thanks to 370ztune for hooking me up with those bad boys quality and feel of them is just amazing

Thanks!

It's actually pretty easy to pull the steering wheel off (I can usually do it on the Z and GT-R in about 5-10 minutes). The whole process should take you about an hour or two if you go slowly.

[zuperman 370]

Originally Posted by 370Ztune

Thanks!

It's actually pretty easy to pull the steering wheel off (I can usually do it on the Z and GT-R in about 5-10 minutes). The whole process should take you about an hour or two if you go slowly.

Thank you for your input, will let u guys know how it turns out

[TreeSemdyZee]

Make sure you use tamper-proof Torx. Also, spray some penetrating oil and let it sit for a good 15 minutes. Mine came out with no problem. Of course my car smelled like penetrating oil for a month, but...

[zuperman 370]

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Make sure you use tamper-proof Torx. Also, spray some penetrating oil and let it sit for a good 15 minutes. Mine came out with no problem. Of course my car smelled like penetrating oil for a month, but...

Thank you very much for the advice, will keep that in mind when installing them

[GM_Traitor3.5]

Here's how the install is on a 2009+ Maxima: https://plus.google.com/photos/10277...MTWuuDMtIDU_AE

Since you guys have the exact same steering wheel that I do and the paddle shifters are the same for Maxima/370/G37/GTR, you shouldn't have to remove the airbag to swap out the paddles.

You turn the wheel 180 degrees each way, revealing a small square plastic covering a screw on each side and take those out. Take out the screw on the bottom side and you should then start to be able to pull trim pieces off (I think top piece first). Then as they come off they expose more screws that release the other trim pieces.

Once you have the column shroud completely off, you'll see the connectors going into the paddle switch units on each side. Disconnect those, then unbolt each switch unit from each side. Reverse all the steps and you're done. Honestly shouldn't take you more than an hour!

Hope this helps.

[zuperman 370]

Originally Posted by GM_Traitor3.5

Here's how the install is on a 2009+ Maxima: https://plus.google.com/photos/10277...MTWuuDMtIDU_AE

Since you guys have the exact same steering wheel that I do and the paddle shifters are the same for Maxima/370/G37/GTR, you shouldn't have to remove the airbag to swap out the paddles.

You turn the wheel 180 degrees each way, revealing a small square plastic covering a screw on each side and take those out. Take out the screw on the bottom side and you should then start to be able to pull trim pieces off (I think top piece first). Then as they come off they expose more screws that release the other trim pieces.

Once you have the column shroud completely off, you'll see the connectors going into the paddle switch units on each side. Disconnect those, then unbolt each switch unit from each side. Reverse all the steps and you're done. Honestly shouldn't take you more than an hour!

Hope this helps.

WOW thanks a lot thats a huge help right there, will defiantly check that out once i get out of work, thank you again

[GM_Traitor3.5]

No problem! let me know if you run into any issues during install

[zuperman 370]

thank you very much, will definitely let u know, thank you again