E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL (1988)
Turn Signal Switch: Service and Repair
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove horn switch, then the steering wheel from shaft.
3.
Remove turn signal switch lever by unscrewing from steering column.
4.
On 1987-88 models, remove upper and lower steering column shrouds. On 1989-91 models, remove steering column shrouds and instrument
panel steering column opening cover.
5.
On all models, disconnect electrical connector from turn signal switch and remove switch attaching screws.
6.
On models with tilt column, remove wires and terminals from steering column electrical connector, after noting color code and location of each
connector. Remove plastic cover sleeve, if equipped, from wiring harness, then lift switch assembly out through top of column. On all models
equipped with tilt column and automatic transmission, disconnect transmission selector indicator light electrical connector from turn
signal switch harness prior to removing the switch.
7.
On models with fixed column, remove switch assembly by lifting out of column while guiding connector plug through openings in brake and
clutch support bracket and the shift socket. On all E-Series models equipped with fixed column and automatic transmission, remove
transmission selector indicator light assembly with turn signal switch.
8.
Reverse procedure to install.
