Cruise Control Command Switch: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to B: CAUTION .

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. Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (3 locations).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Steering Wheel Bolts
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2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector and remove the airbag module assembly.
Fig 2: Locating Airbag Module Connector
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Remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
- Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
- If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.
Preparation tool: Steering wheel puller
1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel using a steering puller.
Fig 3: Locating Steering Wheel Connector And Nut
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Remove the cruise control command switch.

Remove the screw, disconnect the connector and remove the paddle shift switch. (Model with paddle shift)

Fig 4: Locating Paddle Shift Switch Screw
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Disconnect the claws and then remove the lower cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Lower Cover Claws
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Remove the screw to remove the cruise control command switch assembly.

Fig 6: Locating Cruise Control Command Switch Assembly Screw

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