GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1999 🢒 GMC K Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt 🢒 Horn Switch Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.

    3. Object Number: 245801 Size: SH
  3. Remove the horn contact from the steering column.
  4. Remove the four TORX® head screws from the two contact plates.
  5. Remove the two contact plates from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 245801 Size: SH
  1. Install the two contact plates to the steering column.
  2. Install the four TORX® head screws in order to secure the two contact plates to the steering column.
  3. Install the horn contact to the steering column. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  4. Install the inflator module to the steering wheel.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.