1973-74 "G" & "P" Models
- Remove steering wheel, signal switch cancelling cam and spring. Remove column-to-panel trim plate (if equipped). Disconnect signal switch wiring harness at half-moon connector. Pry wiring harness protector out of column retaining slots. Mark location of each wire in half-moon connector, then remove each individual wire from connector using suitable tool (J-22727). Insert tool into connector and push in until tool bottoms. Remove tool and pull wire from connector. Remove directional signal lever screw and remove lever. Push in on hazard warning knob and unscrew to remove knob.
- On Tilt Columns only, remove automatic transmission selector dial screws (if equipped) and remove dial and indicator. Remove cap and dial illumination light from housing cover. Unscrew and remove tilt release lever. Use suitable puller tool (J-22708) to remove signal housing cover and remove three signal switch mounting screws. Carefully remove switch assembly from column while guiding wire harness through opening in shift lever housing.
- To install switch, proceed as follows:CAUTION: It is extremely important that only specified screws, bolts and nuts be used during reassembly. Use of overlength screws could prevent a portion of column from compressing under impact.
Wrap ends of signal switch wires with tape and guide them through the opening at lower left side of bearing housing (Tilt Column) and out the lower end of shift lever housing and under dash seal. Place directional signal switch in mounting position and install screws; torque screws to 25 INCH Lbs. With Tilt Columns, align openings in signal switch cover with proper lever positions and tap cover into place. Install tilt release lever. Install automatic transmission selector dial, pointer, dial illumination light and cap (if equipped).
- Install signal switch lever and hazard warning knob. Bend wire harness connector tabs out of each wire before installing in half-moon connector. Install each wire in its marked location and reconnect signal switch harness. Snap wire harness protector into column retaining slots and install signal cancelling cam and spring. Install steering wheel and column-to-instrument panel trim plate (if equipped).