Warning! Before doing any work near the airbag unit, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS to avoid injury if it is accidentally deployed (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment). SRS circuit wiring is easily identified by the yellow color of the insulation. To avoid damage to the SRS system, make sure that the steering shaft does not turn after removing the steering wheel. Block the column with the ignition key with the front wheels straight ahead.
Removing
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Attention! If the stereo system installed in the car is equipped with a security code, before disconnecting the battery, make sure that you have the correct combination to activate the audio system!
2. Deactivate the airbag if the vehicle is equipped accordingly (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment).
3. Remove the steering wheel (see Section Removal and installation of a steering wheel).
4. On Diamante models, remove the hood release handle.
5. Remove the knee stop located under the steering column. Remove the top and bottom sections of a casing of a steering column.
6. On Diamante models, if required, remove the knee blower and footwell air supply hose, then carefully disconnect the wiring harness from the stalk combo switch assembly.
7. On Mirage models, disconnect all electrical wiring, release the latch and remove the steering column switch assembly.
8. On Galant models, if equipped, remove the four screws securing the tempostat sliding slip ring to the steering column switch assembly. Turn out two fixing screws and remove the switch.
Installation
1. Install the switch assembly in its regular place and connect the appropriate electrical wiring to it, - make sure that all the latches provided are securely snapped into place.
2. Install the steering column shroud sections and knee brace.
3. If removed, reinstall the footwell air supply hose and knee blower.
4. Make sure the front wheels of the vehicle remain straight and reposition the steering wheel (see Section Removal and installation of a steering wheel).
5. Connect the negative cable to the battery and turn the ignition key to the ON position, the SRS warning lamp on the instrument panel should turn on for seven seconds.
6. Check up serviceability of functioning of the steering column switch.