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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 676 (STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSMULTIFUNCTION, TURN SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Removal Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement  .

    Important:  The abrasion sleeve located on the steering column wire harness assembly must be reinstalled. Make note of what connector is coming out of the abrasion sleeve for installation purposes.

  3. Remove the wire harness assembly (1) from the wire harness strap (2).
  4. Disconnect the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connector from the SIR system coil connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Wire Harness Assembly From Wire Harness Strap
    G01490150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulkhead connector (1).
    Fig 2: Sliding Connectors Of Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly Out Of Bulkhead Connector
    G01490151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the 2 pan head tapping screws (1) and (3) from the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2).
  7. Remove the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly (2) from the steering column tilt head assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Turn Signal & Multifunction Switch Assembly From Steering Column Tilt Head Assembly
    G01490152Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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