Turn Signal Switch: Service and Repair

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the tilt steering column lever.
3. Remove the knee blocker/lower steering column trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Systems.

Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install - Typical:

4. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.
5. Remove the lower fixed column shroud.
6. Loosen the steering column upper bracket nuts. Do not remove the nuts.

Multi-Function Switch Connector - Typical:

7. Move the upper fixed column shroud to gain access to the rear of the multi-function switch.
8. Remove the multi-function switch tamper proof mounting screws (tamper proof Torx Bit TTXR2OB2 or equivalent is required).
9. Gently pull the switch away from the column. Loosen the connector screw. The screw will remain in the connector.
10. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the multi-function switch.

INSTALLATION
1. For installation reverse the above procedures. Tighten the fasteners to the following torque:
- Multi-function switch connector screw - 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.)
- Multi-function switch retaining screws - 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.)
- Steering column upper bracket nuts - 12 Nm (110 in. lbs.)