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Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement Notchback

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1715979  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Remove the lower steering column cover panel screws (6, 7, 8).
  3. Turn the steering wheel in order to access the upper steering column cover panel screws (3, 4). Remove the upper steering column cover panel screws.
  4. Remove the upper steering column cover panel (1) and the lower steering column cover panel (5).

  5. Object Number: 1715990  Size: SH
  6. Remove the turn signal switch by pushing in on the tabs (2, 3) on either side of the switch housing.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1, 4) from the turn signal switch.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1715990  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors (1, 4) to the turn signal switch.
  2. Install the turn signal switch into the switch housing.

  3. Object Number: 1715979  Size: SH
  4. Install the upper steering column cover panel (1) and the lower steering column cover panel (5).
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the lower steering column cover panel screws (6, 7, 8).
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the lower steering column cover panel screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  8. Turn the steering wheel in order to access the upper steering column cover panel screw holes. Install the upper steering column cover panel screws (3, 4).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the upper steering column cover panel screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement Hatchback

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1248378  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the lower steering column cover panel screws.
  3. Turn the steering wheel in order to access the upper steering column cover panel screws. Remove the upper steering column cover panel screws.
  4. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panels.

  5. Object Number: 1248381  Size: SH
  6. Remove the turn signal switch by pushing in on the tabs on either side of the switch housing.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the turn signal switch.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1248382  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors to the turn signal switch.
  2. Install the turn signal switch into the switch housing.

  3. Object Number: 1248378  Size: SH
  4. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panels.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the lower steering column cover panel screws.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the lower steering column cover panel screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  8. Turn the steering wheel in order to access the upper steering column cover panel screw holes. Install the upper steering column cover panel screws.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the upper steering column cover panel screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .