Removal Procedure
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
• | Unnecessary SRS system repairs |
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
• | Refer to SRS Component Views in order to determine if you are
performing service on or near the SRS components or the SRS wiring. |
• | If you are performing service on or near the SRS components or
the SRS wiring, disable the SRS system. Refer to Disabling the SRS System
in SRS. |
- Disable the SRS system. Refer to
Disabling the SRS
in SRS.
- Ensure the turn signal
lever on the multifunction switch is in the neutral position or the off position.
- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to
Knee Bolster Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Loosen the steering column bracket nuts.
- Remove the steering column upper and lower trim covers. Refer
to
Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle
.
- Remove the 2 wire harness straps from the steering column wire
harness.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer from the
auto trans shift lock control.
- Disconnect the steering column bulkhead connector from the vehicle
wire harness.
- Disconnect the gray and the black connectors of the switch from
the column bulkhead connector.
- Remove the multifunction switch to the steering column mounting
screws.
- Remove the multifunction turn signal/hazard switch.
Installation Procedure
- Install the multifunction
turn signal/hazard switch.
• | Use a small blade screwdriver in order to compress the electrical
contact. |
• | Move the multifunction switch into the position. |
• | Ensure the electrical contact rests on the canceling cam assembly. |
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the multifunction
switch to steering column mounting screws.
Tighten
Tighten the multifunction switch mounting screws to 7 N·m
(62 lb in).
- Install the connectors of the switch to the column bulkhead connector.
- Install the steering column bulkhead connector to the vehicle
wire harness.
- Install the connector and the connector position assurance (CPA)
retainer to the auto trans shift lock control.
- Install the 2 wire straps on the steering column wire harness.
- Install the steering column upper and lower trim covers. Refer
to
Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle
.
- Install the steering column mounting bracket nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the steering column mounting bracket nuts to 30 N·m
(22 lb ft).
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to
Knee Bolster Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Ensure the lever is in the center or the OFF position.
- Enable the SRS system. Refer to
Enabling the SRS
in SRS.