Turn Signal Switch Replacement Instructions

1.Make sure the switch is in the off position.
2.Remove the steering wheel
3.Disconnect the tilt wheel lever by pulling it out.
4.Remove the knee bolster and the Torx  head screws from the lower column cover.
5.Lower the cover by tilting it down and then sliding it back to disengage the locking tabs.
6.Remove the Torx  head screws from the upper column cover.
7.Remove the steering column lock set and the upper cover.
8.Disconnect the wiring harness straps from the steering column wiring harness.
9.Remove the retainer from Connector Position Assurance (CPA) if equipped.
10.Disengage the connector from the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) if equipped.
11.Unplug the gray and black connectors from the bulkhead connector.
12.Unfasten the Torx  head screws from the switch and remove the switch.

To install:

Installation is the reverse of removal but please note the following important steps.

13.Install the switch. Use a small blade screwdriver to compress the electrical contact and move the switch into position. The electrical contact must rest on the canceling cam assembly.
14.Fasten the Torx  head screws on the switch. Tighten the screws to 53 inch. lbs. (6 Nm).
15.Install the upper column cover and fasten the column bracket nuts. Tighten the nuts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
16.Install the knee bolster and the steering column cylinder lock. Tighten the column cover Torx  screws to 12 inch. lbs. (1.4 Nm).
17.Install the lower column cover and tighten the Torx  screws 53 inch. lbs. (6 Nm).
18.Make sure the switch is in the off position and install the steering wheel.
19.Enable the SIR system (if equipped).

Hi Elizabeth
This is not really that hard. First go to your local parts store, most have a tool rental program.
You need a steering wheel lock depressor.

First disconnect the batterry neg cable.
Next remove the horn pad there is two screws behind the steering wheel.

Unplug horn wires from pad remove pad.
Now you will see a shaft and it has a big nut on it. CAUTION if you have an airbag unplug and remove bolts . Always be careful handling air bag never sit directly in front of it set off to one side. Put the airbag in a safe place where it will not be disturbed.

Now remove big nut on shaft, you will need a steering wheel puller to remove the wheel. Before you remove the wheel mark the shaft with white paint stick and the steering wheel for reinstall.

After the wheel is off you are now looking at a lock plate put your lockplate remover on the shaft it will screw on the threads and turn the nut on the tool this will depress the lock plate so you can remove the lock ring on the shaft.

After you remove the lock ring back the nut off the depressor tool and remove the tool. Now lift the lockplate and spring. Now you are looking at the turn signal switch.

Remove the three screws holding the switch. Unplug the switch from under the dash at bottom of coloumn. You will need to help it through the bottom of the coloumn. Install the new one.

Hope this helps billymac

Hi, welcome to 2CarPros.

Below you will find the steps to replace the turn signal switch. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Let me know if you need any more help.

Rich