EVIC Control Switch
REMOVAL
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
Remote radio switch option shown in illustration, non-remote radio switch similar.
- Power down the 12-volt system .
- Remove the driver air bag. Refer to AIR BAG, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- From the back of the steering wheel, remove the left remote radio switch with paddle shift unit cover from the switch by inserting a small flat screwdriver or equivalent into the slot and prying outward.
1 - Paddle Shift Unit Cover - Remove the switch retaining screw.
1 - Switch Retaining Screw - Remove the switch from the steering wheel to gain access to and remove the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) switch retaining screw.
1 - Retaining Screw - Remove the upper switch retaining screw.
1 - Upper Switch Retaining Screw - Remove the EVIC switch from the steering wheel.
1 - EVIC Switch 2 - Electrical Harness Connector - Disconnect the electrical harness connector and remove the switch from the steering wheel.
INSTALLATION
Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
- Tighten the fasteners securely.