Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 477

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TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING SYSTEMS 8J - 5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
WARNING; ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR-
BAG, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING STEERING
WHEEL OR STEERING COLUMN COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI­
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the tilt steering column lever, i f
equipped.
(3) Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from
the steering column (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove the lower fixed column shroud.
(5) Move the upper fixed column shroud to gain
access to the rear of the multi-function switch (Fig.
5).
(6) Remove the multi-function switch tamper proof
mounting screws (a Snap On tamper proof torx bit
TTXR20B2 or equivalent is required).
(7) Gently pull the switch away from the column.
Loosen the connector screw. The screw will remain in
the connector.
(8) Remove the wiring connector from the multi­
function switch.
(9) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
Tighten the fasteners as follows:
• Multi-function switch connector screw - 1.9 N-m
(17 in. lbs.)
• Multi-function switch retaining screws - 1.9 N-m
(17 in. lbs.).
UPPER
SHROUD
LOWER
SHROUD J9419-17
Fig. 4 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install
J918J-1 C O N N E C T O R
Fig. 5 Multi-Function Switch Connector