Cruise Control Command Switch: Removal

WARNING: Before servicing, for proper handling of the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to CAUTION , 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 20 seconds before starting work.
Using TORX® BIT T30 (Tamper resistant type), loosen the two TORX® bolts which secure driver's airbag module.

Fig 1: Loosening TORX® Bolts Using TORX® Bit T30 (Tamper Resistant Type)
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Disconnect the airbag module connector on back of the airbag module.
Remove the steering wheel. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel.>
Remove the four screws to remove the lower cover from steering wheel.

Fig 2: Locating 4 Lower Cover Screws
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Remove one screw to remove the cruise control command switch from lower cover.

Fig 3: Locating Cruise Control Command Switch Screw
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