Removal Procedure
- Ensure the lever is in
the center or the OFF position.
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.
- Disconnect
the negative battery cable.
- Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer
to
Disabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Remove the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering
Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
- Remove the horn switch. Refer to
Horn Switch Replacement - On Vehicle
.
- Remove the tilt lever. Refer to
Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle
.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Remove the knee bolster.
Refer to
Knee Bolster Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Loosen the steering column bracket nuts.
- Remove the 2 TORX® head screws from the lower column cover.
- Tilt the cover down. Slide the cover back in order to disengage
the locking tabs.
- Remove the lower column cover.
- Remove the TORX® head screw from the upper column cover.
- Remove the upper column cover.
- Remove the 2 wire harness straps from the steering column wire
harness.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer from the
brake transmission shift interlock.
- Disconnect the steering column bulkhead connector from the vehicle
wire harness.
- Disconnect the gray and the black connectors of the switch from
the column bulkhead connector.
- Remove the 2 TORX® head screws from the switch.
- Remove the multifunction turn signal/hazard switch.
Installation Procedure
- Install the multifunction
turn signal/hazard switch.
• | Use a small blade screwdriver in order to compress the electrical
contact. |
• | Move the multifunction switch into the position. |
• | Ensure the electrical contact rests on the canceling cam assembly. |
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the 2 TORX®
head screws on the switch.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Install the connectors of the switch to the column bulkhead connector.
- Install the steering column bulkhead connector to the vehicle
wire harness.
- Install the connector and the connector position assurance (CPA)
retainer to the brake transmission shift interlock.
- Install the 2 wire straps on the steering column wire harness.
- Install the upper column cover.
- Install the steering column bracket nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to
Knee Bolster Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Install the TORX® head screw to the upper column cover.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (15 lb in).
- Install the lower column cover.
- Install the 2 TORX® head screws to the lower column cover.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (25 lb in).
- Ensure the lever is in the center or the OFF position.
- Install the steering wheel onto the steering shaft. Refer to
Steering Wheel Replacement
.
- Install the horn switch.
Refer to
Horn Switch Replacement - On Vehicle
.
- Install the inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering
Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
- Install the tilt lever. Refer to
Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle
.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Perform the Idle Learn Procedure
for 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines only. Refer to PCM Idle Learn Procedure in
Engine Controls-4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L.