Cruise Control Command Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < 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 60 seconds before starting work.
Using TORX® bit T30 (1), loosen two TORX® bolts on the side of the steering wheel.

Fig 1: Loosening Driver's Airbag Module TORX(R) Bolt
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Disconnect the horn harness.
Disconnect the airbag module connector on the back of airbag module, and then remove the airbag module. < Refer to PROCEDURE , Airbag Connector. >

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Module Connector
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Remove the steering wheel. < Refer to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
Remove the screws to remove the lower cover from steering wheel.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Wheel Lower Cover Screws
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Remove the screws on the backside of the steering wheel to remove the cruise control command switch.

Fig 4: Locating Screws On Backside Of Steering Wheel
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