Left Multi-Function Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Steering Column Shrouds

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Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service.
From below the steering column, remove the three screws (1) that secure the lower steering column shroud (2) to the multi-function switch mounting housing.
Using hand pressure, push gently inward on both sides of the upper shroud (3) near the parting line between the upper and lower shrouds to release the snap features that secure the two shroud halves together.
Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Left Multi-Function Switch
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Remove the Steering Control Module (SCM) from the steering column (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE - REMOVAL) .
Remove the two screws that secure the left multi-function switch (1) to the SCM (2).
Disengage the two retaining tabs (3), next to the screw mounts that secure the left multi-function switch to the SCM.
Disconnect the left multi-function switch from the SCM.