Telescoping Wheel Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. With the column fully extended remove the key from the ignition.
2. Remove the tilt lever from the steering column. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle.
3. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
4. Remove the two Torch head screws from the lower trim cover.





5. Separate the lower trim cover retaining tabs from the steering column close out trim cover.
6. Remove the telescope actuator assembly switch wires routed in clips along the bottom of the lower trim cover.
7. From the inside of the lower trim cover, push out the telescope actuator assembly switch.
8. Disconnect the telescope actuator assembly switch connector from the instrument panel wiring harness.
9. Remove the telescope actuator assembly switch and wires from the trim cover.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the telescope actuator assembly switch and wires through the opening in the lower trim cover.
2. Snap the wiring to the retaining clips in the lower trim cover.
3. Route the telescope actuator assembly switch wires along the column and strap.
4. Connect the telescope actuator assembly switch connector to the instrument panel wiring harness.
5. Install the lower trim cover tabs into the steering column close out trim cover.
6. Check to ensure that the tabs on the lower trim cover are fully engaged with the slots in the steering column close out trim cover.





7. Install the two Torch) head screws (1) to the lower trim cover.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

- Tighten the two TORX(R) head screws to 4.0 Nm (35 inch).





8. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
9. Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle.