Section 125 (Speed Control): Switch: Removal

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The speed control switches is mounted in the steering wheel and wired through the clock spring device under the airbag module. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Speed Control Switch

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WARNING: IF REMOVAL OF AIRBAG MODULE IS NECESSARY, REFER TO THE RESTRAINTS .

Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose.
Remove the negative battery cable.
Turn off ignition.
Remove air bag, refer to the RESTRAINTS .
Remove the top mounting screw. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Switch Top Mounting Screw
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1 - TOP MOUNTING SCREW
Rotate steering wheel so that the switch is in the 6 o'clock position. Remove 2 screws from the back side of the speed control switch.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove switch. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Switch Removal

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