Service Procedure
The following procedure provides instructions for replacing the hazard warning switch located in the instrument panel (I/P). For additional information, refer to the Lighting subsection in the Body and Accessories section of the appropriate Service Manual or SI.Malibu
1. Remove the cover from the left side instrument panel (I/P) wiring harness junction block access panel.
2. Remove the AIR BAG fuse from the panel.
3. Remove the three screws attaching the lower steering column cover to the steering column.
4. Remove the upper steering column cover.
5. Remove the two screws that attach the IP cluster bezel to the IP.
6. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry out and remove the IP cluster trim plate from the IP.
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the other switches in the trim plate.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the hazard warning switch.
9. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, carefully push in on the tabs to release the hazard warning switch from the IP cluster trim plate.
10. Remove the hazard warning switch by pushing in an outward motion on the switch while holding onto the IP cluster trim plate.
11. Install the new hazard warning switch by pushing in an inward motion on the switch while holding onto the IP cluster trim plate. Push inward on the switch until it is fully seated into the IP cluster trim plate.
12. Connect the electrical connector to the hazard warning switch.
13. Connect the electrical connectors to the other switches in the trim plate.
14. Position and align the IP cluster trim plate to the IP and carefully press into place.
15. Install the two screws that attach the IP cluster bezel to the IP.
Tighten
Tighten to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
16. Install the upper steering column cover to the steering column.
17. Position the lower steering column cover to the upper cover and install the three attaching screws.
Tighten
Tighten to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
18. Install the AIR BAG fuse in the panel and install the cover.
19. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and verify that the AIR BAG light flashes seven times and goes out. Verify hazard warning switch operation.
Alero, Cutlass
1. Remove the hazard warning switch bezel from the IP using a small flat-bladed tool to release the retainers.
Important:
Both retainers must be released at the same time in order to remove the air outlet in the next step.
2. Using two flat-blade screwdrivers (2), carefully release the two retainers that attach the IP center air outlet (1). With both retainers released, pull the bottom of the outlet rearward to release the top.
3. Remove the two 7 mm hex head screws attaching the IP cluster trim panel to the IP.
4. Remove the trim plate from the IP by pulling up and out to release the lower retainers.
5. Disconnect the trip reset switch electrical connector.
6. Remove the four 7 mm hex head screws attaching the instrument cluster to the IP.
7. Remove the instrument cluster from the opening and reposition as necessary. It is not necessary to disconnect the electrical connector.
8. Through the instrument cluster opening in the IP, remove one of the three 7 mm hex head screws that attach the hazard warning switch to the IP.
9. Through the center air outlet opening in the IP, remove the remaining two 7 mm hex head screws that attach the hazard warning switch to the IP.
10. Remove the hazard warning switch through the center air outlet opening.
11. Disconnect the hazard warning switch electrical connector.
12. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, carefully release the two retaining features on the mounting bracket and remove the hazard warning switch from the bracket.
13. Install the mounting bracket on the new hazard warning switch.
14. Connect the electrical connector to the new hazard warning switch and insert it through the center air outlet opening in the IP.
15. Position the switch and mounting bracket to the IP and install the two attaching screws through the center air outlet opening.
Tighten
Tighten to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
16. Through the instrument cluster opening in the IP, install the remaining hazard warning switch attaching screw.
Tighten
Tighten to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
17. Install the cluster in the IP. Install the four screws.
Tighten
Tighten to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
18. Connect the electrical connector to the trip reset switch.
19. Install the IP cluster trim panel to the IP and install the two screws.
Tighten
Tighten to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
20. Install the center air outlet in the IP.
21. Install the bezel on the hazard warning switch.
22. Verify hazard warning switch operation.
Grand Am
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, carefully remove the ignition switch bezel.
3. Insert the key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
4. Place the gearshift lever in the LOW position.
5. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, carefully disengage the accessory trim plate from the instrument panel (IP).
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the switches installed in the accessory trim plate.
7. Remove the three 7 mm hex head screws attaching the hazard warning switch mounting bracket to the accessory trim plate and remove the switch and bracket assembly.
8. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, carefully depress the two retaining features on the side of the switch and remove the hazard warning switch from the bracket.
9. Install the new hazard warning switch in the mounting bracket.
10. Position the hazard warning switch and bracket assembly to the accessory trim plate and install the three attaching screws.
Tighten
Tighten to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
11. Connect the electrical connectors to the switches in the accessory trim plate.
12. Install the accessory trim plate to the IP and press into place until fully seated.
13. Place the gearshift lever in the PARK position.
14. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key.
15. Install the ignition switch bezel to the IP and press into place until fully seated.
16. Verify hazard warning switch operation.