Combination Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, 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.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the steering column opening cover.
3. Remove the tilt steering column knob.
4. Remove the outboard screws that secure the upper shroud to the lower shroud.
5. Release the snap features that secure the upper shroud to the lower shroud.
6. Remove the upper shroud from the lower shroud.
7. Remove the center screw that secures the lower shroud to the steering column lock housing.
8. Remove the lower shroud from the steering column.
9. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector.

Fig.16 Multi-Function Switch:

10. Remove the screws that secure the multi-function switch to the multi-function switch mounting housing.
11. Remove the multi-function switch.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the multi-function switch onto the multi-function switch mounting housing.
2. Install and tighten the screws that secure the multi-function switch to the multi-function switch mounting housing. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector.
4. Position the lower shroud onto the steering column.
5. Install and tighten the center screw that secures the lower shroud to the steering column lock housing. Tighten the screw to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
6. Position the upper shroud onto the steering column.
7. Align the snap features on the upper shroud and apply hand pressure to snap them together.
8. Install and tighten the screws that secure the upper shroud to the lower shroud. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
9. Install tilt steering column knob.
10. Install the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel.
11. Reconnect the battery negative cable.