Right 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 supplemental restraint system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, driver airbag, passenger airbag, seat belt tensioner, side curtain airbag, front impact sensor, side 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 supplemental restraint system. failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment, possible personal injury or death.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- 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.
- Remove the two screws (1) that secure the right multi-function switch (3) to the multi-function switch mounting housing (4).
- Disengage the two retaining tabs (2) that secure the right multi-function switch to the multi-function switch mounting housing.
- Disconnect the right multi-function switch from the steering control module (SCM) and remove the switch.