Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to Restraint - "DRIVER AIRBAG (DAB) MODULE AND CLOCK SPRING ")
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
Remove the steering wheel cover (A) after loosening the screw.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel Cover Screw
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Disconnect the steering heater connectors (A).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Steering Heater Connectors
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Remove the steering remote control switch assembly after loosening the mounting screws (4 EA).

Fig 3: Removing Steering Remote Control Switch Assembly Mounting Screws
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Disconnect the switch connectors (A).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Switch Connectors
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Remove the cruise control switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 5: Removing Cruise Control Switch Mounting Screws

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