Cruise Control Command Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIR-BAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION article, General Description >

Set the front wheels in straight ahead position.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
Using TORX® bit T30 (1), loosen two TORX® bolts on the side of the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Loosening TORX® Bolts On Side Of Steering Wheel Using TORX® Bit T30
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Disconnect the horn harness.
Disconnect the airbag module connector on the back of airbag module, and then remove the airbag module. < refer to PROCEDURE article, Airbag Connector >

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Module Connector On Back Of Airbag Module
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Remove the steering wheel. < refer to REMOVAL article, Steering Wheel >
Remove the screws to remove the lower cover from steering wheel.

Fig 3: Locating Lower Cover From Steering Wheel Screws
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Remove the screws on the backside of the steering wheel to remove the cruise control command switch.

Fig 4: Locating Screws On Backside Of Steering Wheel
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