Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2003 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Cruise Control Main Switch ASSY: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See COMPONENTS
- PRECAUTION
- SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO.2 (See STEERING COLUMN ASSY )
- REMOVE SWITCH & VOLUME CASE (See STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR )
- REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR (See STEERING PAD SWITCH MODULATOR )
- REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSY (See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSY (See
STEERING COLUMN ASSY
)
SST 09950-50013 (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)
- REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL MAIN SWITCH ASSY
- Remove the 3 screws.
- Reverse the steering wheel and remove the 3 screws.
- Remove the steering wheel boss cover lower and cruise control main switch assy.
- INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
- INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (See STEERING COLUMN ASSY )
- INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )
- INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )
- INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
