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Left Multifunction Switch - Removal






REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, Occupant Classification System (OCS), seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (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 SRS. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column. Steering Column - Removal.
3. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the connector receptacle on the back of the left multi-function switch.
4. Remove the screw (2) that secures the left multi-function switch (1) to the mounting bracket integral to the left side of the clockspring (3) on the steering column.
5. Slide the switch away from the clockspring far enough to disengage the slide tabs on the switch housing from the channel formations in the mounting bracket.
6. Disconnect the jumper wire harness connector from the connector receptacle on the inboard end of the left multi-function switch.
7. Remove the switch from the clockspring.