Turn Signal Switch: Service and Repair

CAUTION: Before removal of air bag module, refer air bag module and clock spring.


Removal
To remove follow the steps listed in the image and note the following:

Steering Wheel Removal:

Step 3: Steering Wheel Removal


CAUTION: Do not hammer on the steering wheel Doing so may damage the collapsible column mechanism.

Column Cover, Lower/ Column Cover, Upper Removal:

Step 5/6: Column Cover, Lower / Column Cover, Upper Removal
After the screws have been removed, remove the covers, while making sure not to break the grippers.


Installation
To install reverse the steps listed in the image and note the following:




Step 3: Steering Wheel Installation
Align the mating marks of the clock spring and, after turning the front wheels to the straight-ahead position, install the clock springs to the column switch.

Mating Mark Alignment
Turn the clock spring clockwise fully, and then turn back it approx. 34/5 turns counterclockwise to align the mating marks.


CAUTION: If the clock spring's mating marks are not properly aligned, the steering wheel may not rotate completely during a turn, or the flat cable within the clock spring may be severed, obstructing normal operation of the SRS and possibly leading to serious injury to the vehicle's driver.