Removing Buzzer Switch; Installing Buzzer Switch; Steering Column - Pontiac Grand Prix Service Manual

9-6
1969
PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
Fig. 9-10 Removing Buzzer Switch
NOTE: This may be done without the removal of the
lock cylinder. If the lock cylinder is in the housing, it
must be in the
"
R UN" position.
CAUTION: Be carefir1 not to let flat spring fall down
into housing and do not pull on switch contacts or plastic.
material of switch when removing.
INSTALL
1. Assemble buzzer switch to spring clip with formed
end of clip around the lower end of switch and spring
bowed away from switch.
NOTE: Spring 'should lay on the switch opposite the
contacts.
2. Push switch and spring into hole with contacts
toward the lock cylinder bore (Fig. 9-1 1).
3. Install turn signal switch (see TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH -INSTALL).
4. Install steering wheel (see STEERING WHEEL
-
INSTALL).
STEERING COLLIMN
REMOVE
NOTE: When the steering column is removed from the
car, it is extremely susceptible to damage. Dropping the
column assembly on its end could collapse the steering
shaft or loosen the plastic injections which maintain
column rigidity. Leaning on the mast jacket could cause
jacket to bend or deform. Such damages could impair
the column's collapsible design. If it is necessary to
remove the steering wheel, use standard wheel puller J
3044-1. Do not hammer on end of shafr, as hammering
could loosen plastic injections which maintain column
rigidity.
Fig. 9-11 Installing Buzzer Switch
1. Remove both attaching nuts securing flexible
coupling to steering shaft.
2. Disconnect transmission linkage from column shift
levers.
3. Disconnect all electrical connectors from steering
column.
4. Remove screws securing toe cover plate halves to
dash panel and loosen cover clamping screws. On all
models except Pontiac, remove the floor pan trim and
insulator cover prior to removing the toe plate screws.
5. Remove instrument panel trim cover screws and
remove cover.
6. Remove shift indicator wire and nut from shift bowl
on Pontiac.
7. Remove two nuts securing mounting bracket to
instrument panel and carefully withdraw column.
INSTALL
NOTE: Make sure this procedure is followed in exactly
this order:
1. Install column into position and loosely attach
mounting bracket to instrument panel with two
mounting nuts.
2. Attach steering shaft flange to steering gear flexible
coupling and torque attaching nuts to 20 Ib. ft. (Fig.
9- 12).
3. On Pontiac and Firebird, tighten two nuts securing
mounting bracket to instrument panel. Torque nuts to
20 lb. ft.
CA UTION: Do not over-torque nuts because correct
torque is necessary to ensure breakaway action of the
bracket and capsules in event of a collision.