Steering Column Telescope Switch Replacement

Steering Column Telescope Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning SIR Warning.


1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.

2. Remove the steering column tilt wheel release lever knob from the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Wheel Release Lever Replacement Steering Column Tilt Wheel Release Lever Replacement.

3. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement Service and Repair.




4. Separate the retaining tabs on the lower steering column trim cover (1) from the upper steering column trim cover and steering column housing trim extension cover (2).

5. Disconnect the steering column telescope switch connector from the steering column harness.

6. Remove the straps securing the steering column telescope switch wires to the steering column wiring harness.

7. Remove the steering column telescope switch wires from the lower steering column trim cover, which are routed in clips along the bottom of the lower steering column trim cover.




8. From the inside of the lower steering column trim cover, push out the steering column telescope switch (1).

9. Remove the steering column telescope switch and wires from the lower steering column trim cover.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the steering column telescope switch and wires through the opening in the lower steering column trim cover.

2. Snap the steering column telescope switch wires to the retaining clips in the lower steering column trim cover.

3. Route the switch wires to the telescope motor assembly along the column. Strap the wires in place.

4. Connect the steering column telescope switch connector to the steering column wiring harness.




5. Install the lower steering column trim cover tabs into the steering column housing trim extension cover.

6. Verify that the tabs on the lower steering column trim cover (1) are fully engaged in the upper steering column trim cover and the slots in the steering column housing trim extension cover (2).

7. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement Service and Repair.

8. Install the steering column tilt wheel release lever knob. Refer to Steering Column Tilt Wheel Release Lever Replacement Steering Column Tilt Wheel Release Lever Replacement.

9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.