Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
Hazard Warning Switch: Service and Repair
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS 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.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the tilt lever from the left side of the steering column.
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 from the steering column.
Multifunction Switch
5. Move the upper fixed column shroud far enough to access the back of the multi-function switch.
6. Remove the tamper proof mounting screws (a Snap On tamper proof Torx bit TTXR20B2 or equivalent is required) that secure the multi-function
switch to the steering column.
7. Gently pull the multi-function switch away from the steering column far enough to access and remove the screw that secures the instrument panel
wire harness connector to the multi-function switch connector receptacle.
8. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the multi-function switch connector receptacle.
9. Remove the multi-function switch from the steering column.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the multi-function switch onto the steering column.
2. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the multi-function switch connector receptacle.
3. Install and tighten the screw that secures the instrument panel receptacle. Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
4. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the multi-function switch to the steering column. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (7 in. lbs.).
5. Install the lower fixed column shroud onto the steering column.
