Combination Switch Removal/Installation: Notes

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Notes
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Driver-side air bag module
    2. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
    6. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Clock spring
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Combination Switch
    G02566979Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    REMOVAL ORDER OF COMBINATION SWITCH

    Removal Order Part
    1 Connector
    2 Screw
    3 Combination switch (See Combination Switch Removal NoteΒ .)
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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