Cruise Control Command Switch: Removal

CAUTION: Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module. Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.

Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead).
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
Remove the driver's airbag module assembly.
Preparation tool: TORX® T30
1. Loosen the TORX® bolts located on the sides of the steering wheel.
  
  Fig 1: Locating TORX® Bolts On Sides Of Steering Wheel
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2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector and remove the airbag module assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Horn Harness And Airbag Connector
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Remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION: If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.
1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel using a steering puller.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Connector And Steering Wheel Alignment Marks
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Remove the clutch control command switches.
1. Remove the screw, disconnect the connector and remove the paddle shift switch. (Model with paddle shift)
  
  Fig 4: Locating Screw, Connector And Paddle Shift Switch (Model With Paddle Shift)
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2. Disconnect the claws and then remove the lower cover.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Claws And Lower Cover
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3. Remove the screw to remove the cruise control command switch.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Screw And Cruise Control Command Switch
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