Removal Procedure
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WARNING:
When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 .
- Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
Important: The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector is coming out of the abrasion sleeve for installation purposes.
- Remove the wire harness assembly (1) from the wire harness strap (2).
- Disconnect the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connector from the SIR system coil connector.
- Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
- Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) and (3) 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.