Turn Signal Flasher: Service and Repair

HAZARD AND TURN SIGNAL FLASHER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the IP steering column opening trim plate.
3. Slide the bracket that contains the fuel pump relay and the main relay from the left front side of the junction block (9).
4. Slide the following connectors from the bottom of the junction block (9):
- Inline connector C213 (8)
- Inline connector C205 (7)
- Inline connector C204 (6)
5. Disconnect the following electrical connectors from the front of the junction block (9):
- Junction block connector C4 (4)
- Junction block connector C5 (5)
6. Remove the 2 nuts (10) that retain the junction block (9) to the left hinge pillar.
7. Remove the nut (3) that retains the junction block (9) to the bulkhead.
8. Remove the junction block (9) from the 3 retaining studs in order to gain the necessary clearance to disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear of the junction block (9).
9. Separate the connector housing from the junction block (9) by gently disengaging the retaining tabs (1) at the top of the junction block (9).




10. Remove the turn/hazard flasher (3) from the junction block (2) by disengaging the retaining tabs (1) and pulling the flasher straight out.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the turn/hazard flasher (3) to the junction block (2). Ensure that the retaining tabs (1) are completely engaged.




2. Install the connector housing to the junction block (9) by engaging the retaining tabs (1) at the top of the junction block (9).
3. Install the junction block (9) to the 3 retaining studs. Secure the junction block with the 3 nuts (3,10).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the junction block mounting nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Connect the following electrical connectors to the front of the junction block (9):
- Junction block connector C4 (4)
- Junction block connector C5 (5)
5. Install the following connectors to the bottom of the junction block (9):
- Inline connector C213 (8)
- Inline connector C205 (7)
- Inline connector C204 (6)
6. Install the bracket that contains the fuel pump relay and the main relay to the left front side of the junction block (9).
7. Install the IP steering column opening trim plate.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.