Can't remove Java preference pane

I recently deleted Java from my Mac (Yosemite) following Oracle's instructions. I can't get the Java preference pane deleted however. When I try I get this: "The “JavaControlPanel” preferences pane could not be removed because an error occurred."
Any help is appreciated.

Click on the Finder icon.
Press cmd-shift-G. This opens the "Go to Folder" panel.
Type
/Library/PreferencePanes
then click the Go button.
Trash the icon

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