Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Cruise Control Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
WARNING
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THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE ANY AIR BAG COMPONENT IS SERVICED.
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THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY
AND BACKUP POWER SUPPLY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE
BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED FOR ONE MINUTE TO DE-ENERGIZE THE BACKUP POWER
SUPPLY PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply to deplete its stored energy.
3. Remove two back cover plugs. Remove two screw and washer assemblies retaining driver side air bag module to steering wheel.
4. Disconnect air bag electrical connector from air bag sliding contact connector.
5. Remove driver side air bag module from steering wheel.
WARNING: PLACE AIR BAG MODULE ON BENCH WITH TRIM COVER FACING UP.
6. Disconnect speed control wire harness. Disconnect horn switch wire.
7. Remove four retaining screws from speed control actuator switch.
