K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1998)
Turn Signal Switch: Service and Repair
NOTE: Refer to "Steering Column Unit Repair" for additional procedures and access to components within the steering column. See: Steering
and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair
REMOVAL
Remove or disconnect the following:
1. Make sure the lever is in the center or "Off" position.
2. Negative battery cable.
3. Disable the SIR system.
4. Inflator module.
5. Tilt wheel lever.
6. Horn contact (if equipped with SIR).
7. Horn pad assembly (if not equipped with SIR).
8. Steering wheel nut.
9. Steering wheel using a steering wheel puller.
10. Knee bolster.
11. Loosen steering column bracket nuts.
12. Two TORX(R) head screws from lower column cover.
13. Lower column cover. Tilt cover down and slide back to disengage locking tabs.
14. Two TORX(R) head screws from upper column cover.
15. Steering column lock set.
16. Upper column cover.
17. Two wire harness straps from steering column wire harness.
18. Retainer CPA and connector from BTSI.
