Cruise Control Systems (Service Information): Switch: Removal

WARNING: REFER TO RESTRAINTS - SERVICE INFORMATION BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY DOOR, SEAT, STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - WARNING) .

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Screw Attaching Speed Control Switch To Multifunction Switch

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL - REMOVAL) .
3. Remove the clockspring. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/CLOCKSPRING - REMOVAL) .
4. Remove the lower instrument panel. (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL) .
5. Remove the screw (1) attaching the speed control switch to the multifunction switch.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors on the steering column.
7. Disconnect the wiring from the column.