Traction Control Switch: Removal

NOTE: Before proceeding, review all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in COLUMN article.

Open hood and remove remote ground cable from ground stud on left front shock tower. Isolate ground cable from vehicle by installing cable isolator on ground stud (Fig 1 ).

Fig 1: Identifying Ground Stud
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Remove instrument panel trim bolster below steering column. (Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ).
Disconnect traction control "OFF" switch wiring connector at column harness.
Remove 2 screws attaching upper and lower shrouds to steering column (Fig 2 ).

Fig 2: Removing Steering Wheel And Shroud Mounting
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Remove upper shroud (with switch) from steering column by pressing inward on upper shroud just above the parting line while pulling upper and lower shrouds apart.
Release tilt lever and tilt steering column to its highest point, then remove lower shroud from steering column.
Disengage retaining tab and remove traction control "OFF" switch from upper shroud (Fig 3 ).

Fig 3: Removing Traction Control Switch
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