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Steering Mounted Controls Transmitter: Service and Repair


Steering Wheel Control Switch Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Restraint Systems in Service Precautions.





1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the steering wheel inflatable restraint module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in Restraint Systems.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the steering wheel control switch.





4. Remove the steering wheel control switch retaining screws.
5. Remove the steering wheel control harness retainer and screw.
6. Carefully pull the steering wheel control switch assembly away from the steering wheel in order to release the steering wheel control switch assembly from the steering wheel.
7. Remove the steering wheel control switch assembly from the steering wheel.
8. Remove the wire harness from the steering wheel control switch assembly.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the wire harness to the steering wheel control switch assembly.





2. Align the steering control switch assembly engagement tabs to the steering wheel. Push in on the steering wheel control switch assembly in order to secure the control switch assembly to the steering wheel.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the steering wheel control harness retainer and screw.
Tighten the screw to 2.3 Nm (20 lb in).
4. Install the steering wheel control switch assembly screws.
Tighten the screws to 2.3 Nm (20 lb in).





5. Connect the steering wheel control electrical connector.
6. Secure the connector to the retaining clip.
7. Install the steering wheel inflatable restraint module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in Restraint Systems.
8. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.