Switch-Speed Control: Removal

WARNING: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR RELATED STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN COMPONENTS YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE NEGATIVE (GROUND) BATTERY CABLE. WAIT 2 MINUTES FOR SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY

Fig 1: Removing Speed Control Switch Mounting Screw

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1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable from battery.
2. Remove airbag module. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
3. Unplug electrical connector.
4. Remove speed control switch mounting screw (1) and remove switch from steering wheel.