Turn Signal Lever - Will Not Stay Engaged On RH Turn

Article No.
93-21-7

10/13/93

TURN SIGNAL - LEVER - WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED DURING RIGHT HAND TURN - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 20, 1993

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-93 CAPRI

ISSUE:
The turn signal lever will not stay engaged, when making a right hand turn, which switches off the turn signal.

ACTION:
Replace the turn signal switch with a new level switch. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

REMOVAL - PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Remove center trim panel and access cover beneath steering column.

3. Remove lower steering column shroud.

4. Remove column upper retaining bolts.

NOTE:
STEERING COLUMN WILL REST ON INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE.

CAUTION:
ENSURE NO WIRES ARE PINCHED WHEN LOWERING OR REPOSITIONING STEERING COLUMN.

5. Remove two switch retaining screws and remove switch.

6. Grasp switch and lever firmly; pull lever out of switch.

7. Disconnect electrical connectors from switch.

INSTALLATION - PROCEDURE

1. Align key with slot and install lever in switch assembly (F33Z-13341-B).

2. Connect connectors to switch assembly.

3. Position switch on steering column and install retaining screws.

4. Make sure column support bracket is in position. Raise column into position and install retaining bolts. Tighten to 23-31 N-m (17-22 lb.ft.).

5. Install lower column shroud.

6. Install access cover and trim panel.

7. Connect negative battery terminal.

8. Check for proper operation.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F33Z-13341-B Turn Signal Switch A

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage For 1991, Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992 Models

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
932107A Replace Turn Signal Switch 0.4 Hr.
Assembly

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
13341 46

OASIS CODES: 201000, 201200, 206000