Adding Cruise control function the 2014 Toyota Corolla L.
The Corolla L is already set up for cruise control. You just need to add the switch to the steering wheel.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Many directions say at least 90 seconds but longer is better [10-20min.]. I had it disconnected for over a half hour because it started to rain. But since there is no need to actually disconnect the airbag, there shouldn’t be any trouble. Be careful if you're not sure what you’re doing. Do this at your own risk!
The 2014 corolla uses the same two OEM main parts as the 2013 model:
The steering wheel hole cover (right-side) for Corollas with cruise control was not available at the time I did this. The 2013 cover won't fit. Many 2014 Corolla parts weren't being sold yet online. I may get one when they start selling them. They should only cost you around 3 to 6 dollars online. You'll have to cut a hole in your old one. Use a piece of paper or thin cardboard to create mock-ups until you find the perfect hole location and shape. The plastic is easy to cut with a coping saw. I made my hole square with rounded edges like the 2013 part. You can be creative by gluing some thin rubber, like a piece of inner tube, with slits to cover the opening so the switch operates freely and looks nice.
Follow these directions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLyRH5eSpps
Remove the steering wheel airbag by releasing the three quick-release springs. See the video for locations. The two spring releases in the holes on the bottom and left side of the wheel are hard to find by just feeling around. Look in them in bright light and you'll see a thin, small, straight spring wire. It's chrome or nickel plated. Push that until you get the airbag to release. I used a flat head screwdriver. Be careful not to poke around and damage anything. The right side release is inside the hole cover you should have removed. I just pushed on the tiny black nub I found there and it released.
Don't bother to disconnect the airbag wiring, just carefully place it on top of the center of the steering wheel. Be careful it doesn't fall off and damage the wiring. There's enough room to work inside with the airbag out of the way. It doesn't take long to mount the switch and plug in the wires. I used a little Loctite on the screw threads just to make sure. If you're not good at doing these kinds of things, get someone to help you who is.
The directions from this 2013 Corolla thread may help, with the exception of removing and pushing the airbag back into place. I just snaps in.
Good luck.
http://www.corollaforum.com/showthread.php?t=736
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLyRH5eSpps
The Corolla L is already set up for cruise control. You just need to add the switch to the steering wheel.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Many directions say at least 90 seconds but longer is better [10-20min.]. I had it disconnected for over a half hour because it started to rain. But since there is no need to actually disconnect the airbag, there shouldn’t be any trouble. Be careful if you're not sure what you’re doing. Do this at your own risk!
The 2014 corolla uses the same two OEM main parts as the 2013 model:
- Cruise control switch lever/stalk 84632-08021
- Wire harness for cruise control switch 84633-0E020 (old no. 84633-48020)
- Plus two M5 x 12mm .8 thread screws with small flat washers and lock washers.
The steering wheel hole cover (right-side) for Corollas with cruise control was not available at the time I did this. The 2013 cover won't fit. Many 2014 Corolla parts weren't being sold yet online. I may get one when they start selling them. They should only cost you around 3 to 6 dollars online. You'll have to cut a hole in your old one. Use a piece of paper or thin cardboard to create mock-ups until you find the perfect hole location and shape. The plastic is easy to cut with a coping saw. I made my hole square with rounded edges like the 2013 part. You can be creative by gluing some thin rubber, like a piece of inner tube, with slits to cover the opening so the switch operates freely and looks nice.
Follow these directions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLyRH5eSpps
Remove the steering wheel airbag by releasing the three quick-release springs. See the video for locations. The two spring releases in the holes on the bottom and left side of the wheel are hard to find by just feeling around. Look in them in bright light and you'll see a thin, small, straight spring wire. It's chrome or nickel plated. Push that until you get the airbag to release. I used a flat head screwdriver. Be careful not to poke around and damage anything. The right side release is inside the hole cover you should have removed. I just pushed on the tiny black nub I found there and it released.
Don't bother to disconnect the airbag wiring, just carefully place it on top of the center of the steering wheel. Be careful it doesn't fall off and damage the wiring. There's enough room to work inside with the airbag out of the way. It doesn't take long to mount the switch and plug in the wires. I used a little Loctite on the screw threads just to make sure. If you're not good at doing these kinds of things, get someone to help you who is.
The directions from this 2013 Corolla thread may help, with the exception of removing and pushing the airbag back into place. I just snaps in.
Good luck.
http://www.corollaforum.com/showthread.php?t=736
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLyRH5eSpps
