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Cruise Control Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Remove airbag module. (Refer to RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
3. Remove electrical connector at switch.

Speed Control Switches:




4. Remove switch-to-steering wheel mounting screw.
5. Remove switch.

INSTALLATION
1. Install switch and mounting screw.
2. Tighten screw to 1.5 Nm (15 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Install electrical connector to switch.
4. Install airbag module. (Refer to RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
5. Connect negative battery cable.