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 Mazda Tribute 2WD L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Speed Control Switch
SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL.
WARNING: When carrying a live air bag, make sure the bag and trim cover are pointed away from your body. In the unlikely event of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
2. Remove the steering wheel cover.
3. Remove the steering wheel frame.
1. Remove the nuts.
2. Disconnect the ground wire.
3. Remove the steering wheel frame.
4. Disconnect the cruise control switches electrical connector.
5. Remove the cruise control switches.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the cruise control switches.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove the steering wheel. For additional information, refer to STEERING WHEEL.
WARNING: When carrying a live air bag, make sure the bag and trim cover are pointed away from your body. In the unlikely event of an accidental deployment, the bag will then deploy with minimal chance of injury. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
2. Remove the steering wheel cover.
3. Remove the steering wheel frame.
1. Remove the nuts.
2. Disconnect the ground wire.
3. Remove the steering wheel frame.
4. Disconnect the cruise control switches electrical connector.
5. Remove the cruise control switches.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the cruise control switches.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Factory Service Tools
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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.