Combination Switch: Service and Repair

CAUTION: Do not turn contact coil (on combination switch) more than allowable number of turns (about two and a half turns from the center position clockwise or counterclockwise respectively), or coil will break.

REMOVAL
1. Remove steering wheel from steering column. Refer to Steering and Suspension.





2. Remove steering column hole cover.





3. Remove steering column cover screws (3 pieces).
4. Separate upper cover and lower cover, then remove them.
5. Disconnect all connectors for contact coil and combination switch assembly.





6. Remove contact coil and combination switch assembly from steering column.

INSPECTION





Check contact coil and combination switch wire harness for any signs of scorching, melting or other damage. If it is damaged, replace.

INSTALLATION
1. Check to make sure that vehicle's front tires are set at straight ahead position and then ignition switch is at "LOCK" position.





2. Install contact coil and combination switch assembly to steering column.

NOTE: New contact coil and combination switch assembly is supplied with contact coil set and held at its center position with a lock pin and seal. Remove this lock pin after installing contact coil and combination switch assembly to steering column.





3. Connect all connectors that have been removed in "Removal".
4. Install steering column upper and lower cover, and then tighten steering column cover screws.

CAUTION: When installing lower cover and upper cover, be careful so that contact coil and combination switch lead wire is not caught between covers.





5. Install steering column hole cover.
6. Install steering wheel to steering column. Refer to Steering and Suspension.