07 Caliber cruise control stem on right steering column has become loose, and is flopping around. How can I gain access to mounting that secures it?

 

You should be able to remove the plastic casing around the steering column. There should be a couple of screws on the bottom side that usually take a torx bit, like a T-15 or T-20.

 

Thanks lxman. Torx and 2 phillips head screws. I got access to the light switch assembly. The cruise control switch assembly is on the steering wheel assembly. No evident means of attaching the plastic pieces that enclose it. Do I have to remove steering wheel to get to it? Looks like the cruise control arm is broken, will need to replace.

 

You should be able to pull the airbag assembly out from the front and access the CC switch I believe.

 

Thanks for all replies. Yes, the airbag assembly just snapped out. No special tool needed. A strange coincidence: radio reception failed after installing new turn signal switch, and putting it all back together.

 

That is strange. The only relation to the radio/steering wheel is if you have the radio controls on the back of the steering wheel and that would have no effect on the reception, just volume control and station/input controls.

 

Thanks lxman1. Is it possible the aftermarket amplified antenna mast failed immediately after reconnecting negative battery terminal? How do I access the radio/antenna wire connection? It's the original radio.

 

It should plug directly into the back of the radio the run behind the dash, then out into the inner fenderwell.