Removal Procedure

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 the SIR System in SIR.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
Loosen the steering column bracket nuts.
Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
Disconnect the steering column bulkhead connector from the vehicle harness.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Steering Column Bulkhead Connector
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Disconnect the gray and black connectors (2) of the switch from the column bulkhead connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Gray & Black Connectors Of Switch
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Remove the retaining screws from the switch.
Remove the multifunction turn signal/hazard switch from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Multifunction Turn Signal/Hazard Switch
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