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Hazard Warning Switch Replacement - On Vehicle

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Apply the parking brake.
2. If the vehicle is equipped with a column shift, position the transaxle shift control indicator to 1.
3. Adjust the steering wheel for access.
4. Using a small, flat-bladed tool, gently remove the bezel from the ignition lock cylinder.




5. For the Impala, remove the right and the left access covers from the instrument panel (IP) fuse block.
For the Monte Carlo, remove the left access cover from the IP fuse block.
6. Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement on page 8-696.
7. For the Monte Carlo, open the instrument panel compartment door.
8. Remove the trim plate screws from the IP cluster.
9. Start at the left side of the IP cluster trim plate. Grasp the trim plate and carefully pull rearward. Disengage the IP cluster trim plate in order to easily access the hazard warning switch.




10. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the hazard warning switch.
11. Remove the hazard warning switch from the IP cluster trim plate.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the hazard warning switch to the IP cluster trim plate.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the hazard warning switch.




3. Press the IP cluster trim plate into the IP trim pad, until all of the retainers are fully seated.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the IP cluster trim plate screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

5. For the Monte Carlo, install the left access cover to the IP fuse block.
For the Impala, install the right and the left access covers to the IP fuse block.
6. Install the steering column filler.
7. For the Monte Carlo, close the IP compartment door.




8. Install the bezel to the ignition lock cylinder.
9. Reposition the steering wheel to the original position.
10. If the vehicle is equipped with column shift, position the transaxle shift control indicator to Park.
11. Release the parking brake.