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the START position. If voltage reads above 0.2 volt,
correct poor starter to engine ground.
(a) Connect the positive voltmeter lead to the
battery positive terminal, and negative lead to bat-
tery cable terminal on starter solenoid. Rotate and
hold the ignition switch in the START position. If
voltage reads above 0.2 volt, correct poor contact at
battery cable to solenoid connection. If reading is
still above 0.2 volt after correcting poor contacts,
replace battery positive cable.
(b) If resistance tests do not detect feed circuit
failures, replace the starter motor.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FEED CIRCUIT
TEST
NOTE: The following results are based upon the
vehicle being at room temperature.
The following procedure will require a suitable
volt-ampere tester (Fig. 1).
CAUTION: Before performing any starter tests, the
ignition and fuel systems must be disabled.(1) Check battery before performing this test. Bat-
tery must be fully charged.
(2) Connect a volt-ampere tester to the battery ter-
minals. Refer to the operating instructions provided
with the tester being used.
(3) To disable the ignition and fuel systems, dis-
connect the Automatic Shutdown Relay (ASD). The
ASD relay is located in the Power Distribution Cen-
ter (PDC). Refer to the PDC cover for proper relay
location.
(4) Verify that all lights and accessories are OFF,
and the transmission shift selector is in the PARK
and SET parking brake.
CAUTION: Do not overheat the starter motor or
draw the battery voltage below 9.6 volts during
cranking operations.
(5) Rotate and hold the ignition switch in the
START position. Observe the volt-ampere tester (Fig.
1).
²If voltage reads above 9.6 volts, and amperage
draw reads above 280 amps, check for engine seizing
or faulty starter.
²If voltage reads 12.4 volts or greater and amper-
age reads 0 to 10 amps, check for corroded cables
and/or bad connections.
²Voltage below 9.6 volts and amperage draw
above 300 amps, the problem is the starter. Replace
the starter refer to starter removal.
(6) After the starting system problems have been
corrected, verify the battery state-of-charge and
charge battery if necessary. Disconnect all testing
equipment and connect ASD relay. Start the vehicle
several times to assure the problem has been cor-
rected.
SPECIFICATIONS
Torques
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Starter Mounting Bolts 47.4 35
Starter Solenoid Battery
Nut11.3 8.3 100
Fig. 1 Volt Ampere Tester
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AUTOMATIC DAY / NIGHT
MIRROR
DESCRIPTION
An automatic dimming inside day/night rear view
mirror and an automatic dimming driver side outside
rear view mirror are available factory-installed
options on this model. Following is a general descrip-
tion of this optional equipment.
The automatic day/night mirror is able to automat-
ically change its reflectance. A thin layer of electro-
chromic material between two pieces of conductive
glass make up the face of the mirror. Two photocell
sensors are used to monitor light levels and adjust
the reflectance of the mirror to reduce the glare of
headlamps approaching the vehicle from the rear.
For removal procedures, (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL).
OPERATION
The ambient photocell sensor faces forward, to
detect the outside light levels. A second sensor faces
rearward to detect the light level received through
the vehicles back window. When the difference
between the two light levels becomes too great (the
light level received at the rear of the mirror is much
higher than that at the front of the mirror), the mir-
ror begins to darken.
The mirror switch allows the driver a manual con-
trol of whether the automatic dimming feature is
operational. When AUTO is selected a small Light-
Emitting Diode (LED), to the right of the mirror
switch, is illuminated. The automatic dimming fea-
ture will only operate when the ignition switch is in
the On position. The mirror also senses the backup
lamp circuit, and will automatically disable its self-
dimming feature whenever the transmission gear
selector is in the Reverse position.
NOTE: The mirror always defaults to an ON state
upon ignition.
The driver side automatic dimming mirror is stan-
dard with the automatic dimming inside mirror. The
signal to control the dimming of that mirror is gen-
erated by the automatic day/night inside rear view
mirror circuitry. That signal is then delivered to the
driver side outside rear view mirror on a hard wired
circuit.
The automatic day/night mirror cannot be
repaired. If faulty or damaged, the entire inside rear
view mirror assembly must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUTOMATIC DAY /
NIGHT MIRROR
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, refer to the
appropriate wiring information. The wiring informa-
tion includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and con-
nector repair procedures, details of wire harness
routing and retention, connector pin-out information
and location views for the various wire harness con-
nectors, splices and grounds.
(1) Check the fuse in the intelligent power module.
If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted cir-
cuit or component as required and replace the faulty
fuse.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the intelli-
gent power module. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK,
repair the open circuit to the ignition switch as
required.
(3) Unplug the wire harness connector from the
automatic day/night mirror. Check for battery voltage
at the fused ignition switch output circuit cavity of
the automatic day/night mirror wire harness connec-
tor. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open
circuit to the junction block as required.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Check for continuity between the ground circuit cav-
ity of the automatic day/night mirror wire harness
connector and a good ground. There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the cir-
cuit to ground as required.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. Set
the parking brake. Place the transmission gear selec-
tor lever in the Reverse position. Check for battery
voltage at the backup lamp switch output circuit cav-
ity of the automatic day/night mirror wire harness
connector. If voltage is present, reinstall the auto-
matic day/night mirror wire harness connector and
go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open circuit as
required.
(6) Place the transmission gear selector lever in
the Neutral position. Place the automatic day/night
mirror switch in the On (LED in the switch is
lighted) position. Cover the forward facing ambient
photocell sensor to keep out any ambient light.
NOTE: The ambient photocell sensor must be cov-
ered completely, so that no light reaches the sen-
sor. Use a finger pressed tightly against the sensor,
or cover the sensor completely with electrical tape.
(7)
Shine a light into the rearward facing headlamp
photocell sensor. The automatic day/night mirror
should darken. The automatic day/night mirror should
darken within 2 minutes if testing for the first time.
For immediate response, turn the vehicle OFF and
back ON with the forward-facing light sensor still cov-
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passenger airbag cushion and the airbag cushion
supporting components.
The passenger airbag includes a magnesium hous-
ing within which the cushion and inflator are
mounted and sealed.
Following a passenger airbag deployment, the pas-
senger airbag and the instrument panel must be
replaced. The passenger airbag cannot be repaired,
and must be replaced if deployed or damaged in any
way.
OPERATION
The passenger airbag is equipped with two infla-
tors, each with three levels of pressure output. The
inflators seal the hole in the airbag cushion so it can
discharge the gas it produces directly into the cush-
ion when supplied with the proper electrical signal.
Following an airbag deployment, the airbag cushion
quickly deflates by venting this gas through the
cushion material towards the instrument panel.
The passenger airbag is secured with screws to the
instrument panel beneath the instrument panel top
pad and above the glove box opening. The instrument
panel top pad above the glove box opening conceals
the airbag door and a predetermined hinge line
beneath its decorative cover. Upon airbag deploy-
ment, the top pad will bend at the hinge line and the
door will fold back out of the way onto the top of the
instrument panel.
When the front airbag system is deployed, the fol-
lowingMUSTbe replaced:
²Complete Steering Column Assembly.
²Lower Steering Column Coupler.
²Steering Wheel.
²Clock Spring.
²Driver Airbag.
²Passenger Airbag.
²Upper Instrument Panel with Pad.
CARE OF UNDEPLOYED AIRBAGS
Airbags must be stored in their original special
container until used for service. At no time should a
source of electricity be permitted near the inflator on
the back of an airbag. When carrying or handling an
undeployed airbag, the trim side of the airbag should
be pointing away from the body to minimize possibil-
ity of injury if accidental deployment occurs. Do not
place undeployed airbag face down on a solid surface,
the airbag will propel into the air if accidental
deployment occurs.
REMOVAL
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Clean powder residue from interior of vehicle
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STAN-DARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER AN AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT).
(2) Remove instrument panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove all reusable components from the
upper instrument panel and transfer to the new
instrument panel.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Open hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve
capacitor to discharge before attempting any airbag
or instrument panel service.
(4) Remove center console bin between front seats.
(5) Remove left front door sill plate using a trim
stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, and gently
prying up on sill plate.
(6) Remove left cowl panel using a trim stick or
equivalent, and gently prying out on cowl panel.
(7) Remove four screws to lower steering column
cover and remove cover.
(8) Unsnap parking brake lever from knee blocker
reinforcement.
(9) Remove Data Link Connector (DLC) from knee
blocker.
(10) Remove screws to knee blocker.
(11) Unsnap left A-pillar lower extension trim
using a trim stick or equivalent.
(12) Remove three left side instrument panel A-pil-
lar retaining bolts and loosen the instrument panel
roll down bolt.
(13) Remove four nuts at brake pedal support
bracket to instrument panel.
(14) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
off left side upper A-pillar trim.
(15) Remove six screws and two wiring connectors
to lower instrument panel cubby bin at bottom of
center stack.
(16) Remove two left side nuts at instrument panel
center stack support to floor.
(17) Remove two right side nuts at instrument
panel center stack support to floor.
(18) Remove right front door sill plate using a trim
stick or equivalent, and gently prying up on sill
plate.
(19) Remove right cowl panel using a trim stick or
equivalent, and gently prying out on cowl panel.
(20) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
out on right instrument panel end cap.
(21) Unsnap right A-pillar lower extension trim
using a trim stick or equivalent.
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panel roll down bolt. Install the smaller 10 mm bolt
first to align the instrument panel properly.
(9) Install three left side instrument panel A-pillar
retaining bolts and tighten the left instrument panel
roll down bolt. Install the smaller 10 mm bolt first to
align the instrument panel properly.
(10) Install seven lower instrument panel cover/
pad retaining screws.
(11) Install four screws along top front edge of
instrument panel cover/pad.
(12) Install one far left instrument panel speaker
retaining screw.
(13) Install wiring connectors to radio. Install
radio and four retaining screws.
(14) Connect glove box lamp wiring connector and
place right lower instrument panel trim (glove box
surround) into position.
(15) Install nineteen right lower instrument panel
trim (glove box surround) and install panel screws.
(16) Slide cup holder assembly into instrument
panel.
(17) Install center bezel wiring connectors to
HVAC control and switch assembly (hazard, rear
wiper/washer, heated seats).
(18) Install instrument panel center bezel by align-
ing slots and firmly snapping into place.
(19) Install two screws to instrument panel center
bezel.
(20) Align filler bezel above cup holder over retain-
ing slots and firmly snap into place.
(21) Place instrument panel top cover into position
and firmly snap down rear edge of top cover.
(22) Install glove box. Align hinges, snap into
place, roll glove box upwards and push in sides to
fully install.
(23) Align right side upper A-pillar trim over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(24) Align right A-pillar lower extension trim over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(25) Align right instrument panel end cap over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(26) Align right cowl panel over retaining slots and
firmly snap into place.
(27) Align right front door sill plate over retaining
slots and firmly snap into place.
(28) Install two right side nuts at instrument
panel center stack support to floor.
(29) Install two left side nuts at instrument panel
center stack support to floor.
(30) Connect the two wiring connectors to lower
instrument panel cubby bin at bottom of center stack
and install six screws.
(31) Align left side upper A-pillar trim over retain-
ing slots and firmly snap into place.
(32) Install four nuts at brake pedal support
bracket to instrument panel.(33) Align left A-pillar lower extension trim over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(34) Install knee blocker and retaining screws.
(35) Install Data Link Connector (DLC) into bot-
tom of knee blocker.
(36) Align parking brake lever and snap into place
on knee blocker reinforcement.
(37) Install lower steering column cover and four
retaining screws
(38) Align left cowl panel over retaining slots and
firmly snap into place.
(39) Align left front door sill plate over retaining
slots and firmly snap into place.
(40) Install center console bin between front seats.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE. REFER TO ELECTRICAL,
RESTRAINTS, DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG
SYSTEM FIRST.
(41) Close hood.
(42) Verify system and vehicle operation.
SEAT AIRBAG
DESCRIPTION
The side impact airbag system Seat Airbags are
located in the outboard side of the front seat backs.
One in each front seat. The seat airbag inflator
assembly is within the airbag housing (Fig. 3). Each
airbag is mounted to the seat back frame. If deployed
or defective, the entire seat back assembly must be
replaced.
Fig. 3 SEAT AIRBAG - TYPICAL
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DESCRIPTION - CONNECTOR, GROUND AND
SPLICE INFORMATION
CAUTION: Not all connectors are serviced. Some
connectors are serviced only with a harness. A typ-
ical example might be the Supplemental Restraint
System connectors. Always check parts availability
before attempting a repair.
IDENTIFICATION
In-line connectors are identified by a number, as
follows:
²In-line connectors located in the engine compart-
ment are C100 series numbers
²In-line connectors located in the Instrument
Panel area are C200 series numbers.
²In-line connectors located in the body are C300
series numbers.
²Jumper harness connectors are C400 series
numbers.
²Grounds and ground connectors are identified
with a ªGº and follow the same series numbering as
the in-line connectors.
²Splices are identified with an ªSº and follow the
same series numbering as the in-line connectors.
²Component connectors are identified by the com-
ponent name instead of a number. Multiple connec-
tors on a component use a C1, C2, etc. identifier.
LOCATIONS
Section 8W-91 contains connector/ground/splice
location illustrations. The illustrations contain the
connector name (or number)/ground number/splice
number and component identification. Connector/
ground/splice location charts in section 8W-91 refer-
ence the figure numbers of the illustrations.
The abbreviation T/O is used in the component
location section to indicate a point in which the wir-
ing harness branches out to a component. The abbre-
viation N/S means Not Shown in the illustrations
WARNING
WARNINGS - GENERAL
WARNINGSprovide information to prevent per-
sonal injury and vehicle damage. Below is a list of
general warnings that should be followed any time a
vehicle is being serviced.
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR
EYE PROTECTION.
WARNING: USE SAFETY STANDS ANYTIME A PRO-
CEDURE REQUIRES BEING UNDER A VEHICLE.WARNING: BE SURE THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH
ALWAYS IS IN THE OFF POSITION, UNLESS THE
PROCEDURE REQUIRES IT TO BE ON.
WARNING: SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN
WORKING ON ANY VEHICLE. AN AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE IN PARK. A MANUAL
TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE IN NEUTRAL.
WARNING: OPERATE THE ENGINE ONLY IN A
WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING: KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS
WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESPECIALLY THE
FAN AND BELTS.
WARNING: TO PREVENT SERIOUS BURNS, AVOID
CONTACT WITH HOT PARTS SUCH AS THE RADIA-
TOR, EXHAUST MANIFOLD(S), TAIL PIPE, CATA-
LYTIC CONVERTER AND MUFFLER.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW FLAME OR SPARKS
NEAR THE BATTERY. GASES ARE ALWAYS
PRESENT IN AND AROUND THE BATTERY.
WARNING: ALWAYS REMOVE RINGS, WATCHES,
LOOSE HANGING JEWELRY AND AVOID LOOSE
CLOTHING.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIRING HARNESS
TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS
When diagnosing a problem in an electrical circuit
there are several common tools necessary. These tools
are listed and explained below.
²Jumper Wire - This is a test wire used to con-
nect two points of a circuit. It can be used to bypass
an open in a circuit.
WARNING: NEVER USE A JUMPER WIRE ACROSS
A LOAD, SUCH AS A MOTOR, CONNECTED
BETWEEN A BATTERY FEED AND GROUND.
²Voltmeter - Used to check for voltage on a cir-
cuit. Always connect the black lead to a known good
ground and the red lead to the positive side of the
circuit.
CAUTION: Most of the electrical components used
in today's vehicles are Solid State. When checking
voltages in these circuits, use a meter with a 10 -
megohm or greater impedance rating.
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Component Page
Leak Detection Pump................... 8W-30
License Lamp...................... 8W-51, 61
Lift Pump Motor....................... 8W-30
Lift Pump Relay....................... 8W-30
Liftgate Ajar Switch.................. 8W-39, 61
Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor.............. 8W-61
Liftgate Cylinder Lock Switch............. 8W-39
Liftgate Flood Lamps................... 8W-44
Liftgate Left Pinch Sensor................ 8W-61
Liftgate Right Pinch Sensor............... 8W-61
Low Beam Lamps...................... 8W-50
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor......... 8W-30
Mass Air Flow Sensor................... 8W-30
Memory Seat/Mirror Module............ 8W-62, 63
Memory Set Switch..................... 8W-63
Message Center........................ 8W-46
Mid Reading Lamps.................... 8W-44
Mode Door Actuator..................... 8W-42
Multi-Function Switch............. 8W-50, 52, 53
Name Brand Speaker Relay............... 8W-47
Natural Vacuum Leak Detection Assembly.... 8W-30
Output Speed Sensor.................... 8W-31
Overhead Console................... 8W-43, 49
Oxygen Sensors........................ 8W-30
Park Lamp Relay...................... 8W-10
Park Lamps.......................... 8W-50
Park/Turn Signal Lamps................. 8W-50
Parking Brake Switch................... 8W-40
Passenger Airbag...................... 8W-43
Passenger Folding Mirror Relay............ 8W-62
Power Folding Mirror Switch.............. 8W-62
Power Liftgate Module.................. 8W-61
Power Liftgate Motor.................... 8W-61
Power Mirror Switch.................... 8W-62
Power Mirrors......................... 8W-62
Power Outlet.......................... 8W-41
Power Seat Circuit Breaker............... 8W-10
Power Seat Front Riser Motors............ 8W-63
Power Seat Front Riser Position Sensors..... 8W-63
Power Seat Horizontal Motors............. 8W-63
Power Seat Horizontal Position Sensors...... 8W-63
Power Seat Rear Riser Motors............. 8W-63
Power Seat Rear Riser Position Sensors...... 8W-63
Power Seat Recliner Motors............... 8W-63
Power Seat Recliner Position Sensors........ 8W-63
Power Seat Switches.................... 8W-63
Power Window Circuit Breaker............ 8W-10
Power Window Motor................... 8W-60
Power Window Switch................... 8W-60
Powertrain Control Module............... 8W-30
PTC's............................... 8W-10
Radiator Fans......................... 8W-42
Radiator Fan Relays.................... 8W-42
Radio............................... 8W-47
Reading Lamps........................ 8W-44
Rear A/C-Heater Unit................... 8W-42
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Rear Auto Temp Control Switch............ 8W-42
Rear Blower Front Control Switch.......... 8W-42
Rear Blower Motor Power Module.......... 8W-42
Rear Blower Motor Relay................. 8W-42
Rear Blower Motor..................... 8W-42
Rear Blower Rear Control Switch........... 8W-42
Rear Dome Lamp...................... 8W-44
Rear Intrusion Sensor................... 8W-39
Rear Mode Motor...................... 8W-42
Rear Power Outlet...................... 8W-41
Rear Temperature Motor................. 8W-42
Rear Washer Pump Motor................ 8W-53
Rear Window Defogger Grid............... 8W-48
Rear Wiper Motor...................... 8W-53
Recirculation Door Actuator............... 8W-42
Remote Keyless Entry Antenna............ 8W-61
Remote Keyless Entry Module............. 8W-61
Remote Radio Switches.................. 8W-47
Repeater Lamps....................... 8W-52
Splices.............................. 8W-70
Seat Airbags.......................... 8W-43
Seat Belt Tensioner..................... 8W-43
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module............ 8W-39
Side Impact Airbag Control Modules........ 8W-43
Siren............................... 8W-39
Sliding Door Control Modules........... 8W-43, 61
Sliding Door Latch Sensing Switches........ 8W-61
Sliding Door Lock Motors................ 8W-61
Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switches...... 8W-61
Sliding Door Motors.................... 8W-61
Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assy............. 8W-31
Speakers............................. 8W-47
Speed Control Servo.................... 8W-33
Speed Control Switches.................. 8W-33
Starter Motor Relay.................... 8W-21
Starter Motor......................... 8W-21
Stop/Turn Signal Relays................. 8W-54
Sunroof Module........................ 8W-64
Sunroof Switch........................ 8W-64
Thatcham Alarm Indicator................ 8W-39
Thatcham Alarm Module................. 8W-39
Throttle Position Sensor................. 8W-30
Traction Control Switch.................. 8W-35
Trailer Tow Connector................... 8W-54
Transmission Control Module.............. 8W-31
Transmission Control Relay............... 8W-31
Transmission Range Sensor............... 8W-31
Turn Signal Lamps..................... 8W-52
Vehicle Speed Sensor.................... 8W-30
Vent Motors.......................... 8W-60
Visor/Vanity Lamps..................... 8W-44
Washer Fluid Level Switch............... 8W-53
Water In Fuel Sensor................... 8W-30
Wheel Speed Sensors.................... 8W-35
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8W-40 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Component Page
Airbag Control Module................ 8W-40-2
Body Control Module . . . 8W-40-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 12, 13
Brake Fluid Level Switch............. 8W-40-10
Clockspring........................ 8W-40-11
Controller Antilock Brake.......... 8W-40-11, 15
Engine Control Module.......... 8W-40-9, 11, 15
Engine Coolant Temp Sensor....... 8W-40-7, 8, 9
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor........... 8W-40-15
Engine Oil Pressure Switch........... 8W-40-15
Front Control Module....... 8W-40-10, 11, 14, 15
Fuel Pump Module................... 8W-40-2
Fuse 24............................ 8W-40-2
G200..................... 8W-40-2, 12, 13, 14
G300............................. 8W-40-10
Instrument Cluster...... 8W-40-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 10, 12, 13, 14
Integrated Power Module........ 8W-40-2, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 14, 15
Left Front Door Ajar Switch............ 8W-40-3
Left Front Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch . . 8W-40-3
Left Sliding Door Control Module........ 8W-40-4Component Page
Left Sliding Door Latch Sensing Switch . . . 8W-40-4
Left Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar
Switch.......................... 8W-40-4
Left Speed Control Switch............ 8W-40-11
Liftgate Ajar Switch.................. 8W-40-3
Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor........... 8W-40-3
Message Center.................. 8W-40-6, 14
Multi- Function Switch................ 8W-40-6
Parking Brake Switch............. 8W-40-12, 13
Powertrain Control Module..... 8W-40-7, 8, 11, 15
Right Front Door Ajar Switch........... 8W-40-3
Right Front Door Lock Motor/Ajar
Switch.......................... 8W-40-3
Right Sliding Door Control Module...... 8W-40-5
Right Sliding Door Latch Sensing Switch . . 8W-40-5
Right Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar
Switch.......................... 8W-40-5
Traction Control Switch........... 8W-40-7, 8, 9
Transmission Control Module........... 8W-40-8
Vehicle Speed Sensor............... 8W-40-7, 9
Washer Fluid Level Switch............ 8W-40-10
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WARNING: THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE,
COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL
THE AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS YOU MUST
FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS,
SCREWS, AND BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR
THE AIR BAG COMPONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL
COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED
FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER
BE REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANYTIME
A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE WITH
THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE
SERVICE PACKAGE OR FASTENERS LISTED IN
THE PARTS BOOKS.
WARNING: SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN
AT ALL TIMES WHEN WORKING ON STEERING
COLUMNS.
CAUTION: Disconnect negative (ground) cable from
the battery before servicing any column compo-
nent.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the pivot pins
to disassemble the tilting mechanism. Damage will
occur.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STEERING
COLUMN
For diagnosis of conditions relating to the steering
column (Refer to 19 - STEERING - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING) and (Refer to 19 - STEERING - DIAGNO-
SIS AND TESTING).
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/
COLUMN - WARNING).
(1) Make sure the front wheels of the vehicle are
in the STRAIGHT AHEAD position before beginning
the column removal procedure.
(2) Disconnect negative (ground) cable from the
battery and isolate cable from battery terminal.
(3) Remove the lower shroud (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/LOWER SHROUD - REMOV-
AL).
(4) Remove the traction off switch.
(5) Remove the upper shroud.
(6) Remove the cluster trim bezel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL -
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the knee blocker (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN
OPENING COVER - REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the parking brake handle link.
(9) Remove the knee blocker reinforcement (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE
BLOCKER - REMOVAL).
(10) Remove the airbag (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
(11) Remove the steering wheel retaining nut.
(12) Remove the vibration damper weight.
(13) Remove the steering wheel (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/STEERING WHEEL -
REMOVAL). (Fig. 3)
(14) Disconnect the wiring harness connectors
from the clockspring, multi-function switch, halo
lamp, SKIM module, ignition switch and BTSI sole-
noid.
(15) Disconnect the shift cable at the lever. (Fig. 4)
(16) Remove the pinch side clip, then remove the
cable from the bracket on the column.
(17) Remove the pinch bolt coupling. (Fig. 5)
(18) Loosen the two lower mounting nuts.
(19) Remove the two upper mounting nuts
(20) Remove the steering column.
1 - CLOCKSPRING WIRING
2 - STEERING WHEEL
3 - UPPER SHROUD
4 - FIXED SHROUD
5 - SCREW
6 - STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING PLATE
7 - NUT
8 - DASH PANEL STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET
9 - STUDS (4)
10 - STEERING COLUMN LOCKING PIN
11 - NUT/WASHER ASSEMBLY
12 - STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
13 - LOWER SHROUD
14 - SCREWS
15 - STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT16 - STEERING WHEEL DAMPER
17 - CLOCKSPRING
18 - SCREW
19 - MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
20 - PINCH BOLT
21 - STEERING COLUMN COUPLER
22 - PINCH BOLT RETAINING PIN
23 - DASH PANEL
24 - SILENCER SHELL
25 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SHIELD AND SEAL
26 - INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
27 - ROLL PIN
28 - POWER STEERING GEAR
29 - FRONT SUSPENSION CRADLE/CROSSMEMBER
19 - 12 COLUMNRS
COLUMN (Continued)
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