Cruise Control Command Switch: Removal

CAUTION: Before servicing, be sure to read the notes in the "Airbag" article for proper handling of the driver's airbag module. Refer 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® Bolt
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Disconnect the airbag module connector on back of the airbag module.
Remove the steering wheel. Refer to REMOVAL, Steering Wheel in appropriate Power Assisted System (Power Steering) article .
Remove the four screws to remove the lower cover from steering wheel.

Fig 2: Locating Steering Wheel 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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