Turn Signal Flasher: Service and Repair

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, 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 AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the steering column cover from the instrument panel.

Fig. 9 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install:

3. Remove the screws that secure the lower steering column shroud to the upper shroud.
4. Move the tilt steering column to the fully lowered position and leave the tilt release lever in the released position.
5. Remove the upper shroud from the steering column.

Fig. 10 Combination Flasher:

6. Grasp the combination flasher firmly and pull it toward the dash panel to disengage the flasher terminals.
7. Remove the combination flasher.

INSTALLATION
1. Align the combination flasher terminals with the terminals in the connector on the back of the left multi-function switch housing.
2. Push on the combination flasher until the terminals are fully seated in the left multi-function switch connector.

Fig. 30 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install:

3. Position the upper shroud onto the steering column.
4. Install and tighten the screws that secure the lower steering column shroud to the upper shroud. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.).
5. Move the tilt steering column to the fully raised position and secure it in place by moving the tilt release lever back to the locked position.
6. Reinstall the steering column opening cover.
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.