Horn Switch: Service and Repair

HORN SWITCH

REMOVAL

WARNING: REFER TO RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY DOOR, SEAT, STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.





2. Remove the driver airbag.
3. Disconnect the horn switch harness connector (1).
4. Remove the horn switch retaining nuts (2), and remove the horn switch from the steering wheel.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: REFER TO RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY DOOR, SEAT, STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.





1. Install the horn switch into the steering wheel, then route the driver airbag harness and connector (3) through the opening in the horn switch.

NOTE: Be sure the horn switch preload springs are centered over the mounting studs (2).

2. Press downward evenly on the horn switch and install the horn switch retaining nuts. Tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the horn switch harness connector (1).
4. Install the airbag.





5. Connect the negative battery cable (2).