Steering Column Switches Assembly Overview
NOTE:
Removing steering wheel, refer to Removal and Installation (2 of 3) or Removal and Installation (3 of 3)
CAUTION:
- Before servicing any part of the vehicle electrical system, always disconnect the battery ground strap.
Up to 1995 models:
- Before working on any airbag or steering column component, always disconnect the airbag voltage supply connector . Disconnecting the battery ground strap alone will not prevent accidental airbag release.
From 1996 models:
- The single-pin airbag voltage supply connector is eliminated.
- It is only necessary to disconnect the battery ground strap.
- All other airbag system safety precautions are still applicable.
CAUTION:
Before removing the steering column, position steering wheel straight ahead, and remove steering wheel first. (This will ensure that the spiral spring in steering wheel is not damaged.)
- Tilt adjustment lever
- Remove before removing steering column switches
- Loosen set screw to remove lever
- Spring clip
- Telescoping adjustment lever
- Remove before removing steering column switches
- To remove, pry off spring clip -2- with small screwdriver
- Housing
- Insert upper tabs into instrument panel first, then the lower ones
- Upper trim cover
- Steering column switches with lower trim cover
- Removing and installing switches STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES
- Self-tapping screws
- For securing upper and lower trim
- Oval head screw
- For securing lower trim and housing to steering column