Removal ("P" Series)
- Remove steering wheel. See HORN BUTTON & STEERING WHEEL in this article. Remove turn signal switch canceling cam and spring. Remove column-to-panel trim plate (if equipped). Disconnect wiring harness half-moon connector. Pry wiring harness protector from harness retaining slots.
- Mark location of each wire in half-moon connector. Remove each individual wire from connector using Wire Remover (J-22727). Insert remover into lower end of connector. Push in until remover bottoms.
- Pull wire from connector. Withdraw remover. Remove directional signal lever screw. Remove lever. Push in on hazard warning knob while unscrewing it to remove knob.
- On models with tilt column and A/T, remove gear selector dial screws. Remove selector dial and indicator. Remove cap and dial illumination light from housing cover. Unscrew and remove tilt release lever.
- Using Plate Compressor (J-23653-A), compress lock plate. Pry snap ring from groove. Discard snap ring. Lift off lock plate. See Figure. On all columns, remove 3 signal switch mounting screws. Carefully remove switch assembly from column while guiding wire harness through opening in shift lever housing.