Cruise Control Main Switch Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus ES 300 and 2002 Lexus ES 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
Remove the connector cover. See step 1 under STEERING PAD SWITCH removal and installation procedure.
Remove the horn button assembly. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Remove the steering wheel assembly. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering wheel main shaft assembly. See Fig 5. Using the Puller C Set, remove the steering wheel assembly. See SPECIAL TOOLS .
Remove the steering pad switch. See step 2 under STEERING PAD SWITCH removal and installation.
Remove the cruise control main switch assembly. Remove the 3 screws. See Fig 2. Reverse the steering wheel, remove the 3 screws and cruise control main switch assembly. See Fig 3. Disengage the wiring pins other than the cruise control main switch assembly from the connector and pull them out. See Fig 4.

Fig 1: Removing Lower Steering Column Cover No. 2

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Fig 2: Removing 3 Screws

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Fig 3: Removing 3 Screws & Cruise Control Main Switch Assembly

Fig 4: Disengaging Wiring Pins (Except Cruise Control)

Fig 5: Removing Steering Wheel Assembly