Cruise Control Systems: Switch: 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 BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) 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.

Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable from battery.
Remove airbag module. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
From underside of steering wheel, remove speed control switch mounting screw (Fig 1 ).

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Speed Control Switches
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Remove switch from steering wheel and unplug electrical connector.