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Horn Button - Pops Out Of Steering Wheel

NO.: TSB-9537A-001

DATE: January, 1995

MODEL: 3000GT, Diamante

SUBJECT:
Horn Button Replacement

BACKGROUND INFORMATION




Horn buttons on some affected vehicles may spontaneously pop out of the steering wheel. New horn buttons of improved design are now available, which have longer holding claws. The horn button and horn switch are supplied together in one unit. The new buttons are listed in the "Parts Information" section of this Technical Service Bulletin.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1994-95 3000GT and Diamante models produced before 9/19/94.

PROCEDURE

Install new, improved horn buttons as follows:

1. Record radio pre-set stations and radio code.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the Supplemental Restraint System (air bag) module.

CAUTION:
Refer to Section 528 of the appropriate Service Manual for SRS removal and installation instructions. Observe all SRS handling precautions.

4. Remove and discard the horn buttons (one Phillips screw each).

5. Install the appropriate horn buttons listed in the "Parts Information" section of this Service Bulletin.

6. Reinstall the Supplemental Restraint System (air bag) module.

7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

8. If necessary, reset the SRS code.

9. Reset radio code and radio stations.

10. Reset clock.




Parts Information

Warranty Information

Labor Operation: 54821610 Position Code: 548216
Nature Code: 99D Causal Code: 990
Time Allowance: 0.4 hrs.