Speed Control Switch - Removal

2009 Jeep Wrangler 4WD V6-3.8LSECTION Speed Control Switch - Removal





REMOVAL

WARNING:
- Do not place a non-deployed airbag face down on a hard surface as the airbag will propel into the air if accidentally deployed, and could result in serious or fatal injury.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable before beginning steering wheel removal or installation. This will disable the front airbag system. Failure to disconnect the battery could result in accidental front airbag module deployment and possible personal injury.
- Allow the front airbag system capacitor to discharge for two minutes before removing the steering wheel or any front airbag system component.





NOTE:
- Mounting hole (1) uses a screw. Depending on model line, mounting holes (2) may use either two screws, or one screw and a locating pin.
- The speed control switch is mounted in the steering wheel and wired through the clock spring device under the airbag module.






1. Adjust steering wheel until tires are in STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
2. Remove negative battery cable.
3. Turn off ignition.
4. Remove air bag.
5. Disconnect connector from clockspring.
6. Remove three mounting fasteners.
7. Remove horn switch.





8. Remove either two or three speed control switch mounting screws (1).
9. Disconnect electrical connector.
10. Remove switch.

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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