Turn Signal Switch: Service and Repair

Fig. 16 Lock Plate Retaining Ring Removal:

Fig. 17 Turn Signal Switch Assembly:

Fig. 18 Turn Switch Removal:

1. Disconnect battery cable, then remove steering wheel and column to instrument panel trim cover.
2. On models with telescoping column, remove bumper spacer and snap ring retainer. On all other models, remove cover from lock plate.
3. Using a suitable tool, compress lock plate (horn contact carrier on tilt models) and remove snap ring (C-ring on tilt models), Fig. 16.
4. Remove lock plate, cancelling cam, upper bearing preload spring, thrust washer and signal lever.
5. Remove turn signal lever or actuating arm screw, if equipped, or on models with column mounted wiper switch, pull lever straight out of detent. Depress hazard warning button, then unscrew button.
6. Pull connector from bracket and wrap upper part of connector with tape to prevent snagging the wires during removal. On Tilt models, position shifter housing in Low position. Remove harness cover.
7. Remove retaining screws and remove switch, Figs. 17 and 18.
8. Reverse procedure to install.