Cruise Control Command Switch: Removal

CAUTION: Before servicing, be sure to read the notes 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 (1), loosen two TORX® bolts which secure the driver's airbag module.

Fig 1: Loosening TORX® Bolts
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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 eight screws to remove the lower cover from steering wheel.

Fig 2: Locating Steering Wheel Lower Cover Screws
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Remove the screw on the backside of the steering wheel to remove the cruise control command switch.

Fig 3: Locating Screw On Backside Of Steering Wheel
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