Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

Air bag deployment
Personal injury
Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .

Disable the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Trim Covers, Shift Lever Seal - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
Remove the wire harness assembly (1) from the wire harness strap (2).
Remove and dispose of the smaller wire harness straps.

Fig 1: Removing Wire Harness Assembly
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Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).

Fig 2: Sliding Connectors Out Of Bulkhead Connector
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Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly.

Fig 3: Removing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly
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