Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Hazard Warning Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the tilt steering column lever.
Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install - Typical
3. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.
4. Remove the lower fixed column shroud.
Multifunction Switch
5. Move the upper fixed column shroud to gain access to the rear of the multi-function switch.
6. Remove the multi-function switch tamper proof mounting screws (a Snap On tamper proof torx bit TTXR20B2 or equivalent is required).
7. Gently pull the switch away from the column. Loosen the wire harness connector screw. The screw will remain in the wire harness connector.
8. Unplug the wire harness connector from the multi-function switch.
9. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the fasteners as follows:
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Multi-function switch wire harness connector screw - 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.)
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Multi-function switch retaining screws - 2 N.m (17 in. lhs.).
